BARAMULLA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Baramulla, Minga Sherpa today chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the progress of Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) projects being executed under NABARD assistance in the district.

A total of 82 projects, including roads, bridges, water supply schemes, lift irrigation and micro irrigation schemes, are currently underway with a total estimated cost of Rs.437 crore, out of which 90% funding has been sanctioned by NABARD. So far, Rs.237 crore has been disbursed.

During the meeting, District Development Manager (DDM) NABARD presented a detailed PowerPoint presentation outlining the status of ongoing projects and financial progress.

DC emphasized the completion of RIDF-25 projects on priority by June 2025, while setting September 2025 as the deadline for RIDF-26 projects. He also directed concerned departments to submit Project Completion Reports (PCRs) and Project Completion Certificates (PCCs) to NABARD for already completed works to ensure timely closure.

Moreover, the Allied Agriculture Departments were instructed to formulate and submit new DPRs under RIDF-31, focusing on micro irrigation, land development, seed farms, and animal husbandry infrastructure to further strengthen the rural development framework.

Meeting was attended Joint Director Planning Baramulla, Javed Ahmad; Superintending Engineer R&B, Sanjeev Gupta; DDM NABARD, Mohammad Zubair Wasil, besides other concerned officers.

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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