KISHTWAR: On the directions of Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, Pankaj Kumar Sharma, Assistant Commissioner Development (Additional District Programme Coordinator-VB-G RAM-G), Manoj Kumar today chaired a meeting to assess the progress of developmental schemes in Blocks Inderwal, Mughalmaidan, Thakrie and Paddar. The meeting reviewed the implementation and progress of VB-G RAM-G, PMAY-G, District/UT Capex, CDF, APDP and other developmental schemes.

Review of VB-G RAM-G focused on assessing generation of Person-Days (PDs) against the normative allocation and the 1st Quarter release. The performance of individual Gram Panchayats was examined in detail. Taking serious note of low PD generation in certain Panchayats, the ACD directed the concerned functionaries to improve their performance.  

The ACD further stressed on 100% e-KYC of skilled and semi-skilled mates, proper geo-tagging of assets and timely processing and payment of wages to GRGC holders. While reviewing PMAY-G progress, the ACD directed immediate completion of Category-A houses. He directed the concerned officers to examine the delays and initiate recovery proceedings in cases under Category-B, where beneficiaries have failed to utilise assistance as prescribed.

Reviewing the progress under District/UT Capex, CDF, APDP and other heads, the ACD stressed immediate physical and financial completion of ongoing works, with close monitoring at the field level.

Taking serious note of instances of poor performance and failure to discharge assigned duties, show-cause notices were issued to three officials —one from Block Mughalmaidan and two from Block Thakrie. A termination notice was also served upon one official of Block Paddar for unsatisfactory performance and failure to discharge assigned responsibilities.

The meeting was attended by  Bhushan Sen, BDO Mughalmaidan; Zahid Rashid, BDO Inderwal; Ishtiyaz Ahmed, BDO Thakrie; Rajesh Sharma, BDO Paddar; Kewal Kumar, Executive Engineer, REW Kishtwar;  AEEs, AEs and other concerned field staff.

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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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