KULGAM: To ensure the smooth and effective conduct of the Mission Gyan Bharatam Survey in the district, a training session was held today at Kulgam under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Shahzad Alam.

The programme was attended by Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Kulgam, Altaf Ahmad Khan, Assistant Commissioner Development (ACD), Chief Education Officer (CEO) Kulgam, Block Development Officers (BDOs), Zonal Education Officers (ZEOs), Executive Officers of Municipal Committees of Kulgam, Frisal, Yaripora and Devsar, VLWs, GRSs and other concerned officials.

The training session was conducted by Dr. Jahangir Iqbal, HoD Persian, University of Kashmir and Coordinator J&K for Mission Gyan Bharatam, who delivered a detailed presentation on the objectives, scope, methodology and field-level execution of the survey.

During the session, participants were sensitized about the survey protocol, household coverage, data collection mechanism and the importance of maintaining accuracy and transparency during the conduct of the survey.

Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner stressed upon all officers and field functionaries to carry out the survey with dedication, sincerity and responsibility. He directed the concerned teams to strictly follow the prescribed guidelines and ensure that every household is covered without any omission.

He also emphasized the need for close coordination among departments and field-level staff to ensure the successful and time-bound completion of the survey across the district.

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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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