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  • DC discusses Vision Document for District Shopian ‘Shopian@100’

SHOPIAN: A District Level Workshop on Good Governance Week, aiming to share good governance practices and initiatives, and present Vision Document for Shopian ‘Shopian@100’ was today held at Mini Secretariat, Shopian. The workshop, chaired by Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Mohammad Shahid Saleem Dar, focused on the current status of departments, key initiatives taken in the department in the last five years and vision for the next 25 years for the district through brainstorming sessions.

Departments including Agriculture allied, Industries, Higher & School Education, Rural Development, Health, Revenue, Social Welfare, Irrigation, Jal Shakti, Tourism & Wildlife, etc presented their respective vision documents which were elaborately discussed for further actions. The DC emphasized on aligning the existing government interventions and schemes with the Vision Documents and proposing the solutions to the deficits being encountered in the field.

Lack of financial, land and other resources were discussed and steps required to be taken for holistic and sustainable development in the district assessed. Stress was laid on leveraging the existing government schemes with good governance practices in order to take the development to sustainable levels. Huge potential of the district in sectors like agri allied sectors, Horticulture, Animal & Sheep Husbandry, agro based industries, etc was attended.

A comprehensive synergy of horticulture and industries was deliberated by the DC, who called for developing the industrial set up in alignment with the local potential. The workshop was attended by ADDC, Dr Nasir Ahmad Lone; ADC, Dr. Zakir Hussain Faaz; ACR and various other district/ sector officers.

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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Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here