• Directs departments to ensure saturation of KPIs under ADP & ABP

BARAMULLA: In view of the launch of Sampoornata Abhiyan 2.0, Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, Minga Sherpa today chaired a review meeting at the main meeting hall of DC office Baramulla to assess preparedness and ensure saturation of key performance indicators (KPIs) under the Aspirational District Programme (ADP) and Aspirational Block Programme (ABP).

During the meeting, the DC reviewed sector-wise performance on critical indicators related to health, nutrition, sanitation, education and livestock vaccination. Detailed deliberations were held on indicators including Village Health Sanitation and Nutrition Days, functionality of girls’ toilets in schools, supplementary nutrition coverage under ICDS, operational efficiency of Anganwadi Centres, availability of drinking water and sanitation facilities, and vaccination of bovine animals.

The DC issued clear directions to all the concerned departments to ensure saturation of 5 KPIs under ADP and 6 KPIs under ABP during the campaign period ending on 14th April 2026, stressing that the Abhiyan must translate into tangible improvements at the grassroots level.

Minga Sherpa specifically directed departments to submit a detailed, time-bound action programme outlining activities to be undertaken during the three-month period aimed at achieving saturation of each indicator.

The meeting was attended by Chief Planning Officer, Chief Medical Officer, SDM Pattan sectoral officers from Health, Education, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Rural Development and other concerned departments.

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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