POONCH: A meeting of the District Level Committee (DLC) for the implementation of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) 2.0 was convened today by Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Vikas Kundal in his office chamber. The meeting was attended by Assistant Commissioner (Revenue), District Social Welfare Officer, Lead District Manager, Chief Executive Officers of Municipal Councils Poonch and Surankote and the Senior Manager of the Housing Unit, J&K Housing Board.

During the session, the Committee reviewed and approved 15 new cases under the Beneficiary Led Construction (BLC) component of PMAY (Urban) 2.0. The BLC vertical envisages provision of financial assistance to eligible beneficiaries for the construction or enhancement of their houses in urban areas.

The Deputy Commissioner emphasized the importance of effective implementation of the housing scheme to ensure that the dream for a pucca house of all eligible urban poors is realized. He directed the concerned departments to maintain transparency and expedite the processing of pending cases.

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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