• 11 Development projects proposed for boosting infrastructure  

POONCH: Chairperson District Development Council (DDC) Poonch Tazeem Akhter today chaired the District Level Committee meeting on the Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK) to review and approve the development proposals aimed at strengthening infrastructure in the District.

Member Legislative Assembly Haveli Ajaz Jan joined the meeting through virtual mode. The meeting was also attended by Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Pankaj Magotra, along with other Committee members including Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Parvaiz Ahmed Khan; Chief Education Officer, Iftikhar Ali Shah; Lead District Manager, Ravi Kumar; District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO), Khalid Ahmed Banday and Assistant Director, Goods, Adil Shabir.

During the session, a total of 11 proposals—previously approved and recommended by the Block Level Committees—were placed before the District Level Committee. Each proposal was thoroughly discussed and deliberated upon by the members. MLA Ajaz Jan offered valuable suggestions and emphasized the need for preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) after thorough ground visits by the concerned departments.

Chairperson Tazeem Akhter underlined the importance of timely execution, maintaining transparency and ensuring active community participation in all developmental initiatives under PMJVK. She stressed that collective efforts are key to realizing inclusive growth and addressing the developmental needs of minority-concentrated areas. The meeting concluded with a unanimous commitment to expedite the execution process for approved projects and to closely monitor progress for impactful outcomes.

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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