REASI: District Development Commissioner (DDC) Vishesh Mahajan on Saturday reviewed the performance of the Rural Development Department (RDD) here at a meeting attended by the ACD, BDOs, Panchayat Inspectors, and Panchayat Accounts Assistants. Emphasising accountability and commitment in working, DDC Mahajan ordered immediate suspension of salary of entire RDD staff till they furnish comprehensive progress reports for each developmental scheme.

The DDC reviewed the district’s performance in implementing key government schemes such as MGNREGA, PMAY (G), and Capex-funded projects like ABDP and APDP. He emphasized the importance of close on-ground monitoring, directing the BDOs to dedicate at least 15 days per month to field visits. He closely examined recent audit reports and instructed BDOs to recommend the termination of any staff found responsible for discrepancies, alongside ensuring timely recovery from defaulters to maintain fiscal discipline.

DDC Mahajan also verified geotagged photos of projects and assets created under these schemes to assess their quality and progress. He tasked the ACD with submitting a detailed report on the quality, timeliness, and any delays in project execution. He further directed low-performing blocks to improve their output, fast-track ongoing works, and achieve tangible results in a timely manner. ADDC Sukhdev Samyal, ACD Pardeep Kumar, CPO Narinder Kumar, BDOs(all), XENs of REW with AEEs, JEs and others.

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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.

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