UDHAMPUR: Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Minga Sherpa today chaired a meeting of the District Level Telecom Committee to review the progress of key telecom infrastructure projects and address bottlenecks affecting their implementation across the district.

Among those present were Additional Deputy Commissioner Prem Singh, Assistant Commissioner Revenue Dr Umesh Shan, representatives of telecom service providers and officers from various line departments.

The Deputy Commissioner reviewed several telecom and digital infrastructure initiatives, including BharatNet and 4G saturation, composite billing, smart metering and CAF, 5G street mapping and infrastructure development, land allotment for new 4G sites, capacity-building help desks, onboarding of offices and users and digitisation of legacy records.

All stakeholder departments were directed to ensure saturation of 4G network coverage, expedite BharatNet implementation and maintain close coordination with telecom operators for prompt resolution of pending issues and timely execution of telecom projects across the district.

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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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