• Directs comprehensive relief, rehabilitation measures

JAMMU: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Information Technology, Transport, Youth Services and Sports, Satish Sharma, today undertook an extensive tour of the flood-affected areas of Chamb Constituency to assess the ground situation and monitor the ongoing relief operations.

Accompanied by senior officers of the district administration, Satish Sharma visited several inundated villages where flood waters have caused damage to residential houses, standing crops and local infrastructure. He interacted with affected families, listened to their grievances, and assured them that the Government stands firmly with them in this hour of crisis.

The Minister directed the concerned officials to ensure immediate rehabilitation of displaced families, including provision of temporary shelters, medical facilities, clean drinking water, and sanitation. He further instructed for comprehensive damage assessment so that timely compensation can be provided to those who have suffered losses to life, property and livelihood.

Highlighting the importance of uninterrupted public services, Satish Sharma issued strict directions for maintaining adequate and continuous supply of essential commodities, including food grains, LPG, medicines and other necessities in the affected areas. He emphasized that special care must be taken to ensure that no household, particularly vulnerable sections such as elderly, women and children are left unattended.

The Minister also called upon the officers of PWD, PHE, Power, and Rural Development to work in close coordination to restore road connectivity, repair damaged infrastructure, and ensure power and water supply at the earliest. He asked the Health department to establish mobile health units in the worst-hit villages to provide timely medical aid and prevent the outbreak of water-borne diseases.

Interacting with the media on the sidelines of the visit, Satish Sharma said, ā€œThe Government is fully committed to ensuring swift relief and rehabilitation for all those affected by these floods. Every possible step will be taken to restore normalcy, and we will continue to monitor the situation closely until complete rehabilitation is achieved.ā€

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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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