In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family

JAMMU: In line with the ongoing initiatives to deepen digital governance, Additional District Development Commissioner Jammu, Sher Singh, today chaired a meeting with various district officers to review and expedite the implementation of the e-Office platform across all Tehsil and Block-level offices in the district. During the meeting, ADDC Sher Singh directed all departments to nominate dedicated Nodal Officers who will act as departmental points of contact for the rollout.

District Informatics Officer, who is also Senior Director IT, Jammu, Sanjeev Kapoor, provided an orientation on the e-Office platform’s features and scope. He outlined that nominated nodal officers will undergo structured training sessions, after which they will be responsible for training additional staff within their departments, facilitating comprehensive capacity building at every level.

The ADDC emphasised that the transition to e-Office is a major governance reform, not just a technological upgrade. “Implementing e-Office at the grassroots will boost transparency, efficiency and accountability, while streamlining inter-departmental coordination and public service delivery,” he said. The meeting concluded with instructions for all departments to promptly nominate their nodal officers and coordinate with NIC for scheduling training.

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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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