SAMBA: District Development Commissioner Rajesh Sharma today chaired a pivotal meeting to review the implementation of the "Vibrant Village Programme-II"- an initiative of the Ministry of Home Affairs. The meeting strategized measures to achieve full saturation across four critical thematic areas noted by the MHA and aimed at improving the lives of people in border villages.

The DDC directed the designated Nodal Officers of the selected villages to conduct thorough assessment in collaboration with border guarding forces to identify developmental gaps and formulate robust village action plans.

The emphasis was placed on road connectivity, development of telecommunication infrastructure, television access and electrification projects through active participation of concerned line departments. To ensure swift implementation, all stakeholder departments and nodal officers were mandated to undertake immediate field visits to their allocated villages, assess ground realities, and submit comprehensive village action plans within one week for scrutiny and subsequent submission to higher authorities.

The meeting was attended by Additional District Development Commissioner, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Sub-Divisional Magistrates and other district officers.

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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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