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  • Convenes public darbar; reiterates admin's commitment towards prompt redressal of local grievances

SHOPIAN:  Commissioner Secretary, Information and Technology, Prerna Puri, today convened an extensive public outreach programme at Shopian to assess and address the public issues and concerns besides reviewing the status of ongoing development works in the district. The public darbar, being held under J&K government’s ambitious initiative to redress public grievances and demands, witnessed overwhelming participation of locals and various public representatives.

The delegations comprising members from District Development Council, fruit growers, traders, industrial bodies, cold chain association, social activists, youth besides locals who projected various welfare and developmental issues and flagged issues and grievances pertaining to different departments.

They raised various issues requiring attention and redressal by the authorities, spanning across different departments. The major developmental issues inter alia included flood protection works along Fruit Mandi, Aglar, provision of insurance cover  for apple, push to post harvesting practices, augmentation of sports and fire services infrastructure, better intra- town transport services, car parking in Shopian town, revision of Master Plan for Shopian town, water supply issues, electricity streamlining, filling up of vacant posts in health centres of the district, irrigation facilities and restoration and maintenance of canals, amenities along Mughal Road, tourist promotional events, dedicated Library, establishment of Drug Rehabilitation centre and other issues.

The Commissioner Secretary directed the concerned departments to ensure vigorous follow up on all the public grievances and issues highlighted during the public darbar. Prerna Puri reiterated the government’s commitment towards enhancing public services and ensuring an effective and responsive administration for the people of the UT. She underscored the importance of grievance redressal programs in institutionalizing an effective output mechanism.

"The huge network of online service delivery system in J&K is a phenomenal initiative in furthering good governance goals for the larger public ease and convenience", maintained the Commissioner Secretary. She also appreciated the district administration in curbing drug menace in the district which has been recognized even at the National level.

Deputy Commissioner Shopian, Faz Lul Haseeb, deliberated on various issues highlighted in the previous public outreach camps, which were redressed promptly, while apprising of other measures and interventions being taken up by the district administration for public welfare and development. DDC members, ADDC, ADC, ACR, SDM, ACP, other district officers, public representatives and locals participated in the programme.

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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.

— Team JK Monitor

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