SRINAGAR: Commissioner SMC, Faz Lul Haseeb, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting on the implementation of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban 2.0 (PMAY-U 2.0). He was joined by Mr. Shahbaz Mirza (JKAS), MD Housing Board/Mission Director PMAY (Kashmir), and Nuzhat Khurshid, Joint Commissioner (Administration). The session focused on evaluating current progress and strategizing enhanced delivery of housing benefits to the urban poor and homeless in Srinagar. Senior officials from SMC and the Revenue department also participated.

Commissioner directed to expedite the beneficiary identification process across all wards, ensuring transparent and inclusive verification supported by accurate documentation. Emphasizing inter-departmental coordination, Haseeb called for greater community engagement and awareness campaigns to boost scheme outreach. Departments were instructed to fast-track pending approvals, finalize Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) promptly, and strengthen on-ground monitoring mechanisms.

Special focus was laid on the inclusion of vulnerable groups, including women-headed households. The meeting concluded with a renewed commitment to accelerate PMAY-U 2.0 implementation, aiming to make Srinagar a model for inclusive and sustainable urban housing development.

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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