KATHUA: District Administration Kathua today finalised the Action Plans for holistic and sustainable development of six identified border villages of the district under the Vibrant Village Programme–II.

The plans were finalized at a meeting chaired by Deputy Commissioner   Rajesh Sharma. The meeting reviewed department-wise progress and draft action plans for saturation of beneficiary-oriented and infrastructure schemes. Threadbare deliberations were held to ensure convergence and effective implementation of the initiatives.

Stressing the need for impactful execution, the Deputy Commissioner directed officers to ensure timely implementation of the finalized plans with regular monitoring and close inter-departmental coordination. He emphasized that the plans should be need-based, time-bound and result-oriented, focusing on tangible improvements in infrastructure, livelihoods and delivery of basic services.

Highlighting the importance of community participation, the DC called for active involvement of local stakeholders to ensure sustainability of the initiatives. He further instructed departments to carry out field-level verification, identify gaps and ensure last-mile delivery of all flagship schemes.

Pertinently, border villages Bobiya, Kadyala, Gajnal, Karol Krishna, Rathua and Gujjar Chack have been identified under the Government of India’s Vibrant Village Programme for saturation of welfare schemes and augmentation of development infrastructure.

The meeting was attended by GM DIC Mushtaq Chaudhary ; PO ICDS Mohammed Syed ; CPO Ranjeet Thakur ; SDM Hiranagar Phulail Singh ; ACD Akhil Sadotra and other concerned officers were also present.

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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.

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