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

GANDERBAL: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore today chaired a comprehensive review meeting here to assess the progress achieved under the District Capex Budget 2025-26, Constituency Development Fund (CDF), and works under Tribal plan under UT Capex. At the outset, Chief Planning Officer presented a detailed overview of progress under the District Capex Budget 2025-26, CDF and Tribal works.

The meeting evaluated physical and financial achievements made under all the schemes department wise including assessment of the number of works sanctioned, tendered, allotted and taken up for execution across different sectors, besides identifying bottlenecks, and ensuring the timely execution of developmental projects across the district.

The chair was informed that out of 1381 total works under District Capex, 1319 have been accorded among which 1318 stand tendered while 1300 have been allotted for execution. It was also informed that out of these 950 have been taken up and 308 works stand completed. The DC emphasized transparency, timely tendering and strict quality monitoring to ensure effective utilization of resources and fast execution of public works.

He issued directions to departments lagging behind schedule to adhere to strict deadlines. He also directed concerned officers to take block-wise review of works on a daily basis to ensure their completion within stipulated time. Senior officials, including Chief Planning Officer, Superintending Engineer PW (R&B), Assistant Commissioner Development, Assistant Commissioner Panchayat, Chief Medical Officer, District Treasury Officer, Block Development Officers, Executive Engineers, as well as sectoral officers from Agriculture, Education, Youth Services & Sports, participated in the review besides representatives of JAKEDA and other line departments.

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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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