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SRINAGAR: Secretary, Information Technology (IT) Department, Dr. Piyush Singla, today chaired a high-level meeting at the Civil Secretariat, here, to review the progress on Single Window System and migration of the Data Centre.

The meeting was attended by Chief Executive Officer, Jammu and Kashmir e-Governance Agency; Managing Director, SICOP; Director Finance, Information Technology Department; Additional Secretaries, Information Technology Department; Additional Secretary, Industries & Commerce Department; Manager, SICOP and SeMT.

The participants deliberated on the end-to-end integration of services under the Single Window System, aimed at providing the citizens and businesses with seamless and unified access to government services. Discussions also focused on the current status of Data Centre migration, identifying key challenges, and setting timelines for completion of the pending tasks.

The Secretary stressed the importance of integration of Single Window System with all the stakeholders to serve the purpose of true means of single window and provide end-to-end service under this platform, enhanced service delivery and improved efficiency in governance processes.

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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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