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KUPWARA: District Development Commissioner (DDC) Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan today convened a meeting of concerned officers to discuss the preparations for implementation of Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakaram (PMJVK) scheme in the district. Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram scheme is a centrally sponsored scheme, launched by the Ministry of Minority Affairs which is aimed at infrastructure development in minority concentration areas.

The objectives of the scheme is to improve the socio-economic condition of the communities living in the areas through community infrastructure development support and provide basic amenities for improving quality of life of the people. On the occasion, DDC enjoined upon the concerned officers to identify various impactful works in their departments which can be developed under the PMJVK scheme. 

She directed them to propose the construction of buildings for those Anganwadi Centres, Health Centres and Schools which are rented or in a dilapidated condition.  She also asked for the development of sports infrastructure including Indoor Stadiums under the scheme which shall boost the sports sector in the district.

 DDC impressed upon all the officers to ensure equal representation of every block of the district while proposing the works for development so that people at large are benefitted under the PMJVK scheme. The meeting held a thorough discussion and explored different sectors which can be developed for the larger welfare of the general public. Skill Development and augmentation of Sub District Hospitals with state of the art equipment were also discussed during the meeting. Programme Officer ICDS, ACD, CEO, CPO, CMO, Executive Engineers of R&B, BDOs and other stakeholders were present in the meeting.

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In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
A Profound Loss: JK Monitor Mourns the Passing of Founding Chairman Dr. Priya Ranjan

We at JK Monitor are profoundly saddened by the sudden demise of our Founding Chairman, Dr. Priya Ranjan.IN LOVING MEMORY Dr Priya Ranjan

A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

His pioneering work in networked systems, AI, robotics and biomedical applications—especially computer-vision tools for early detection of cancer and heart disease—reflected his deep belief that advanced technology must serve humanity.

For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

— Team JK Monitor

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