SHOPIAN: The District Development Commissioner (DDC) Shopian, Mohammad Shahid Saleem Dar today reviewed the progress of different ongoing and upcoming developmental projects of Municipal Council Shopian in a meeting, here. The DDC took a detailed appraisal of the ongoing projects and strict instructions were given to executing agencies for completion of all projects within the stipulated time frame.

He particularly focused on the uptake of newly approved projects including ‘Beautification of Sangloo Nallah’ and called for preparing and furnishing the DPRs of the project as early as possible so that execution would be started soon. The DC also reviewed the working of the Cooperative Department, especially the establishment of Jan Ashudhis and CSCs across major health centres of the district.

He asked for improving the work done and time bound outcomes under both the components by leveraging the available resources. Involvement of CSC in provision of different services was also discussed to make all CSCs viable. Poshan Projects, Health and other departments were directed to handhold the Cooperative Department in this cause.

Space for more Jan Ashudhis to be established across Shopian was deliberated in detail. It was mentioned that around 80% discount is offered by these outlets on generic drugs. The Health Department was directed to arrange space in the health institutions having good footfall so that the public gets benefitted. Executive Engineer R&B Div. Shopian, CEO MC, Dy.Registrar, AEE, R&B Sub Division Shopian and other officers attended 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.

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