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

JAMMU: Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, today chaired a high level Apex Committee meeting constituted for monitoring and proper implementation of National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) Project at  both the Assembly Complexes in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

Members of the Committee, MLAs, Nizam Ud Din Bhat; Hasnain Masoodi; Tanvir Sadiq; Arjun Singh Raju; Waheed Ur Rehman Para; Dr. Sunil Bhardwaj; Dr. Bharat Bhushan besides Secretary, J&K Legislative Assembly, Manoj Kumar Pandit were present in the meeting.

Threadbare discussion was held on various issues including procurement of Apple iPad for NeVA, procurement of Network Equipment, procurement of All-in-One Desktops, release of additional amount for NeVA, setting up of NeVA SEWA Kendra and execution of NeVA.

The Committee also reviewed various aspects and ongoing progress of NeVA project. It focused on expediting implementation of the NeVA project, which aims to make the Assembly paperless.

Members of the Committee gave their valuable suggestions and stressed on senior concerned officers to speed up the process of implementation of NeVA project in both Assembly Complexes in Jammu as well as Srinagar.

The Chairman of the Apex Committee emphasized upon the concerned authorities for timely completion of the project while adhering to the set quality parameters. The NeVA project is part of efforts to modernize the Assembly's functioning with the goal of making it paperless.

The Chairman of the Committee said that a team comprising members of the Apex Committee and senior officers of concerned departments will be deputed to the States where NeVA has been implemented successfully. He also directed the Law department to ensure the appointment of Nodal officers in all the departments for NeVA project at the earliest.

During the meeting, the senior officers of concerned departments briefed the Committee about the status and other physical and financial activities of NeVA project. Among others, DG Finance (Budget), Mohammed Sultan Malik; Special Secretary ITD, Shokat Mahmood; GM NICSI, Sudhir K Sharma; Senior Director NIC NeVA Coordination, Anil K Sharma; Deputy Director, General/SIO, Jaskaran Singh Modi; Nodal Officer NeVA, Vishal Sharma besides other senior officers of the concerned departments and Assembly Secretariat attended the meeting.

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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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