• Asks executing agency to meet targets within set timeline

POONCH: Deputy Commissioner Poonch Vikas Kundal convened a meeting today with functionaries from the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) here in the Meeting Hall of DC Office Complex to review the progress of PMGSY projects in the district. A comprehensive discussion was held on various aspects of the ongoing works, including physical and financial progress. The concerned executing officers detailed component-wise information on works such as Water Bound Macadam (WBM), blacktopping, drainage construction, cross drainage, protection works, crate laying works, erecting of crash barriers, and the construction of bridges across different road projects.

The Deputy Commissioner evaluated the project-wise progress of various ongoing road projects, mainly Bufliaz to Mandi Phagla, KM 3rd of T04 to PA Thana Tir via Salwa, and Harni to BG. He directed the concerned authorities to expedite the implementation of works and achieve the 100 percent targets set by the government within the stipulated timeline.

Furthermore, DC Vikas Kundal emphasized the need for a thorough review of pending projects requiring clearances from the revenue or forest departments and urged the officers to resolve any outstanding issues promptly to facilitate the completion of these projects. The meeting was attended by the Executive Engineer of PMGSY Poonch/Mendhar, along with all Assistant Executive Engineers (AEEs), Assistant Engineers (AEs), and Junior Engineers (JEs) of the PMGSY Department.

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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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