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RAMBAN: In a significant step towards ensuring efficient services delivery and addressing public grievances, the District Administration Ramban, under the guidance of Deputy Commissioner Baseer-Ul-Haq Chaudhary, organized a mega district level Public Grievances Redressal cum Awareness Camp at Aspirational Block Khari as part of the "Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore" initiative. The event marked the fifth day of the Good Governance Week 2024 and aimed to bring governance to the doorstep of rural residents.

  The camp was presided over by Chairperson District Development Council, Dr. Shamshad Shan, in presence of MLA Banihal Sajad Shaheen. Senior government functionaries including ADC Varunjeet Singh Charak, SDM Banihal Rizwan Asgar, CPO Dr. Shakeeb Ahmed Rather, ACD Shrinath Suman, GM DIC Ravinder Anand, ACP Ashfaq Ahmed and other senior officers participated in the program and resolved 215 public grievances on-the- spot.

The key features of the program included on-the-spot grievance redressal, addressing complaints through CPGRAMS and state portals, expedited disposal of applications seeking different services, Dissemination of best governance practices and success stories. The camp featured stalls by different departments, including DYSS, Health, Animal Husbandry, Agriculture, Jal Shakti, Revenue, PWD, ICDS, Education, Handicrafts, UMEED, and more. Public representatives, along with the officers, interacted with attendees and listened to their issues and resolved the same on the spot.

Addressing the gathering, the Chairperson DDC encouraged residents to utilize platforms like "Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore" to resolve grievances. She emphasized the importance of visible achievements by departments to strengthen public trust in governance. MLA Banihal Sajad Shaheen praised the initiative, urging the administration to organize such camps on regular intervals to extend governance to rural areas. He also highlighted that the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah led government has prioritised public welfare and directed departments to conduct regular awareness programs for the effective implementation of centrally and UT-sponsored schemes.

He said that the government is committed to promote good governance and ensure public welfare through efficient service delivery and grievance redressal mechanisms. The event also highlighted achievements under the Aspirational Block Programme in Khari. Outstanding officers, officials, and students were felicitated for their exemplary performance in their respective fields.

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
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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