SRINAGAR: Secretary, Transport, Avny Lavasa today conducted surprise inspection of State Motor Garages (SMG), Bemina here and took stock of its functioning. During the visit, the Secretary inspected Regional Workshop, Traffic Control Unit, and various administrative sections of the department. She interacted with officers and officials and closely reviewed the facilities available for repair, maintenance, and management of the government vehicle fleet.

During the inspection, Avny Lavasa laid special emphasis on introducing new initiatives to modernise the system. She highlighted the importance of framing a comprehensive new Car Policy, adoption of automation in service delivery, and upgradation of the inventory management system to ensure efficiency, transparency, and timely availability of spare parts.

The Secretary also deliberated upon various administrative and operational challenges being faced by the department. She issued on-spot directions to address such issues in a time-bound manner. She stressed upon adopting innovative practices, capacity-building of staff, and better coordination among different wings of the department to enhance overall service delivery.

Avny Lavasa further underscored that the State Motor Garages Department, being the custodian of the government vehicle fleet, has a crucial role to play in ensuring optimum utilisation of resources and maintaining vehicles in a roadworthy condition for uninterrupted government functioning.

During the visit, Director State Motor Garages, Malik Tahir Gani apprised the Secretary of existing working mechanism, manpower deployment and the infrastructure available for routine as well as specialised repairs. Deputy Director, SMG Kashmir, Syed Muarif Andrabi; other senior officers of the department also accompanied the Secretary during the visit.

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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