JAMMU: Director Tourism Jammu, Vikas Gupta, held an introductory meeting with the officers, officials, and support staff of the Directorate of Tourism, Jammu. Addressing the gathering, the Director Tourism emphasised the importance of working with dedication and efficiency, ensuring the timely resolution of all pending matters in their respective wings. He underscored the need for transparency at all levels to foster a healthy work culture and strengthen internal relationships.

During the meeting, the Director Tourism conducted a comprehensive sector-wise review of various wings, including Planning, Publicity, Registration, Establishment, Adventure, and Estates. He highlighted the significance of capacity building for the Directorate’s workforce and stressed the adoption of responsible tourism practices to enhance the overall development of the tourism sector in Jammu.

A special focus was placed on the upcoming Jammu Marathon-2025, a flagship event of the Tourism Department, J&K. The Director called for coordinated and vigorous efforts from all officers, officials, and support staff to ensure its success. He expressed confidence that with collective dedication, the event would set new benchmarks in the promotion of tourism in Jammu.

The Director Tourism also urged the team to maintain the positive momentum established by the Directorate over the years by organizing more events and initiatives in the coming year, aimed at promoting Jammu as a prime tourist destination. Furthermore, he emphasized the need for close collaboration with stakeholders to bolster the tourism industry in the region.

Sunaina Sharma Mehta, Joint Director Tourism, Jammu; Shokat Hayat Mattoo, Deputy Director Tourism, Jammu; Savita Chauhan, Deputy Director Tourism, Publicity; Neha Mahajan, Deputy Director Tourism (P&S), Jammu; Muzammil Hassan Choudhary, Assistant Director Tourism, Rajouri/Jammu; Janak Raj, Accounts Officer; Kamal Gupta, Senior Private Secretary and Dr. Rajesh Raina, Tourism Officer (Samba/Kathua/Udhampur), along with other officials, 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.

— Team JK Monitor

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