SRINAGAR: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA), Transport, Youth Services & Sports, Information Technology, ARI & Trainings, Satish Sharma, today met several public delegations at the Civil Secretariat. The Minister had detailed discussion on various sector-specific challenges, policy gaps and public demands for administrative support during interaction with the delegations.

The Minister assured all groups that their issues will be examined and resolved in a time-bound manner. A deputation of Western Union Transport Delegation raised  issues related to  transport permits, streamlining of fare revision mechanisms, strengthening of enforcement to curb unauthorized transport operations, addressing delays in vehicle fitness and renewal processes.

The delegation requested the Minister’s intervention to ensure smoother, transparent and industry-friendly transport regulations. Association of Rehbar-e-Khel (REK)  employees raised several issues like regularisation of their services and timely release of pending honorarium. They appealed to the Minister to safeguard the future of hundreds of youth serving in sports development at the grassroots level.

Another deputation of Kerosene Dealers Association highlighted challenges in the FCS&CA supply chain, including irregular and insufficient kerosene allocations and need for transparent distribution mechanisms. They requested a streamlined policy support to ensure uninterrupted public supply. Deputation of  Mini Bus Operators Association raised issues  regarding Traffic regulation issues and lack of designated stops and need for rationalisation of routes to prevent overcrowding on certain corridors, financial stress due to rising operational costs, expedited clearance of pending subsidy and assistance cases.

They urged the Minister to implement reforms that would ensure the viability and sustainability of small transport operators. Several other delegations also met the Minister, presenting their demands related to public welfare, infrastructure gaps and departmental service delivery. Satish Sharma directed the concerned officers to look into the issues and concerns raised by the deputations for speedy redress.

He assured time bound action on genuine demands, department-wise review of projected key issues, policy-level interventions, wherever required, continued government commitment to transparent, efficient and citizen-centric administration. He reiterated that such interactions are crucial for improving service delivery and bridging gaps between the public and the administration.

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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.

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