In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family

KULGAM: In order to equip field staff with the necessary knowledge and skills for the upcoming survey, scheduled to begin from Monday, a training program under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U 2.0) was conducted today at the Auditorium Hall, DC Office Kulgam. The session was attended by Enumerators, Supervisors, and allied staff involved in the implementation of PMAY-U 2.0 in the district.

Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Kulgam, Altaf Ahmad Khan, inaugurated the session and provided an overview of the PMAY-U 2.0 scheme. He emphasized that the scheme aims to provide all-weather pucca houses to eligible beneficiaries residing in urban areas. Addressing the gathering, District Statistics and Evaluation Officer (DSEO) Kulgam, Suhail Ahmad discussed technical aspects of the PMAY mobile application, which is used for survey and data collection.

Master Trainer, Showkat Hussain conducted a detailed training session on the use of the application, ensuring that participants clearly understood its functionalities for conducting efficient and accurate field surveys. The primary objective of the training is to ensure the collection of accurate and verifiable data on urban households to identify eligible beneficiaries under the various verticals of the PMAY-U scheme.

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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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