JAMMU: Deputy Commissioner Jammu Dr. Rakesh Minhas today chaired a review meeting to assess the progress of Rural Development Department works being executed under District Capex and flagship schemes - Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Grameen) and Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen).

Dr. Minhas conducted a block-wise review of ongoing rural development works and directed officers to ensure achievement of targets under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) and SBM(G). He also instructed to initiatie works promoting village sanitation and rural livelihood enhancement.

The Deputy Commissioner issued strict directions to expedite expenditure under the District Capex budget, ensuring that all RDD works allotted are executed without delay. He emphasised that land related issues must be resolved on priority by the concerned Tehsildars to avoid delays in execution. Officers were also instructed to take up supplementary plan works immediately and ensure timely completion of all projects on the ground.

While reviewing the physical and financial progress of ongoing RDD schemes, Dr. Minhas underscored the need for strict monitoring, inter departmental coordination, and transparency in execution to ensure that the benefits of government programmes reach rural citizens effectively. He further stressed that PMAY (G) targets must be achieved within stipulated timelines and all works should reflect visible impact at the grassroots level.

The meeting was attended by Additional District Development Commissioner, Sher Singh, Assistant Commissioner, Anmol Rathore, Chief Planning Officer, Ajaypal Singh, Assistant Commissioner Panchayat, Shehzada Noor ul Ain, Assistant Commissioner Development, Danish Rasool Mir, Block Development Officers 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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