UDHAMPUR: In compliance with the directions of the Member Secretary, Jammu & Kashmir Legal Services Authority, the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Udhampur today convened a review meeting here in the Conference Hall District Court Complex to assess working of the Para Legal Volunteers (PLVs) and officials of the Tehsil Legal Services Committees (TLSCs) of Ramnagar, Majalta and Chenani.

The meeting was held under the guidance of Chairperson DLSA Udhampur and Principal District & Sessions Judge Kalpana Revo and under the overall supervision of Sub-Judge/Secretary DLSA Sumati Sharma.

The Secretary DLSA reviewed the progress of legal aid outreach, awareness programmes, beneficiary identification, case referrals and follow-up mechanisms. Discussions also focused on record keeping, timely reporting, capacity building, confidentiality, ethical conduct and effective coordination between PLVs and TLSC officials.

The PLVs and TLSC officials shared field experiences and highlighted challenges, including logistical constraints and gaps in community awareness, while suggesting practical measures to strengthen grassroots legal services.

The Secretary emphasized regular reporting, enhanced coordination and periodic capacity-building programmes, with special focus on vulnerable and marginalized sections of society. She also explained the distinction between pre-litigation and post-litigation matters, with practical examples and criteria for proper classification, emphasizing accurate completion of disposal sheets and timely submission of records to the J&K Legal Services Authority.

The meeting concluded with directions to prepare an action plan with defined timelines and responsibilities and to conduct periodic reviews for effective implementation and continuous improvement in legal aid delivery across the district.

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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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