KULGAM: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Athar Aamir Khan on Wednesday convened a meeting at DC Office complex here to review the progress of the key indicators taken up under Aspirational Block Development Programme (ABDP).

During the meeting, DC evaluated the current status of key performance indicators across several sectors, utilizing data from relevant portals. The sectors reviewed included Health & Nutrition, Education, Agriculture and Allied Services, Basic Infrastructure, Drinking Water, Sanitation, and Social Development.

DC emphasized on strict adherence to guidelines of the programs and regular updating of data on the portal to reflect accurate progress on the dashboard. In a focused directive, DC instructed the Block Development Officer Manzgam to engage with other departments to personally monitor the progress of all the indicators.

He stressed the necessity for concerned officers to enhance efforts in areas requiring improvement. He called for immediate action to elevate the performance indicators and achieve 100% saturation by ending June 2025. DC underscored the importance of channeling resources towards the modernization and overall development of the aspirational blocks and panchayats.

Additional Deputy Commissioner, Viqar Ahmed Giri, ACD Reyaz Ahmad Shah, CPO Zahid Sajad,CMO, CEO, CAHO, CAO, CHO, LDM, AD CAPD, BDO Manzgam and other officers attended the meeting.

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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