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JAMMU: Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar, who is also chairman of Jammu Smart City Limited, today chaired a meeting of the Board of Directors in his office at Bahu Plaza.

The meeting was attended by Inspector General of Police, Bhim Sen Tuti; Deputy Commissioner Jammu, Vice Chairman JDA, Chief Executive Officer JSCL, Chief Engineer PWD, Chief Engineer PDD, officials from JMC and other concerned departments.

A list of agenda items was presented for approval, ratification and information of the Board. The matters discussed pertained to re-purposing of Special Purpose Vehicles of the JSCL, exploring avenues for generation and sharing of revenue for sustenance and maintenance of different projects completed under the smart city mission.

The Divisional Commissioner directed the CEO Smart City limited to explore hosting of data and cloud services on its Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) and send the proposal of services offered to different government departments.

Detailed discussions were held on monetization of IT assets, finalization of revenue sharing for long term sustenance of ICCC and ITMS and taking preventive and corrective measures to provide protection against the cyber attacks.

The meeting also reviewed the progress of development of the Right Bank of Tawi River Front Project, Construction of Waste to wonder Park at Bhagwati Nagar, Second Phase of Oceanarium at Bahu Fort, besides other works.

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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