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  • Emphasizes timely completion, optimal fund utilization  

POONCH: District Development Commissioner Poonch, Vikas Kundal today took a detailed review of the physical and financial progress of projects taken up under the District Capex Budget for the fiscal  2024-25, here at  a meeting of stakeholder departments. The meeting aimed to ensure effective implementation and oversight of various developmental initiatives. The session commenced with a detailed PowerPoint presentation by Chief Planning Officer (CPO)  Mohammad Rafi, outlining both ongoing and completed projects across multiple sectors, including Roads and Buildings, Education, Youth Services, Health, Urban Development, and more.year

The meeting highlighted that the approved budget for new works this year stands at Rs. 9903.45 lakh, with Rs. 8309.69 lakh already released, and an expenditure of Rs. 1549.81 lakh recorded as of January 17, 2025. The Deputy Commissioner directed Block Development Officers to organize Gram Sabhas and inquired about the projects that are yet to commence, urging prompt initiation of these works.

The Deputy Commissioner called upon all departments and executing agencies to accelerate their efforts and ensure timely project completion. He stressed the critical importance of meeting all targets for the financial year and encouraged district and sectoral officers to optimize fund utilization across various schemes.

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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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