UDHAMPUR: Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Minga Sherpa today chaired a meeting of the District Steering Committee to review the planning, implementation and monitoring of the National Mission for a Green India in the District. The meeting was attended by PO Poshan Subash Dogra; Chief Planning Officer Uttam Singh and other senior officers.

At the outset, the DFOs made detailed PowerPoint presentations on the objectives of the Green India Mission and the landscapes allotted to their respective Forest Divisions. Detailed deliberations were held on various components of the Green India Mission, including restoration of degraded open forest ecosystems, plantation along National and State Highways and railway tracks, Agro forestry and social forestry.

The Committee also discussed the approval/recommendation of the Green India Mission Micro Plans for 2026–27 and 2027–28 for Udhampur. The DC emphasized the need for coordinated implementation of the Mission across Udhampur, Ramnagar and Jammu Forest Division falling within District Udhampur.

The DC stressed upon the concerned departments and Forest Divisions to maintain close coordination and ensure effective implementation of the approved plans for achieving the objectives of the Green India Mission and promoting ecological sustainability in 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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