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  • Meets proud beneficiary of flagship housing scheme

POONCH: In Deputy Commissioner (DC) Poonch, Vikas Kundal on Thursday chaired a meeting here in the Meeting Hall of the DC Office Complex order to review the implementation of PMAY (Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana)-Urban scheme in District.

At the outset, the Deputy Commissioner took a detailed review of the physical and financial status of the PMAY- Urban cases identified and approved in the District. It was informed that as many as 631 PMAY- Urban cases were sanctioned in District Poonch of which 418 houses are complete, while remaining are at the construction stage.

The meeting was also apprised about release of installments to the verified beneficiaries and expenditure made so-far under the scheme. The DC directed the concerned Officers to ensure that the guidelines are followed in letter and spirit so that all genuine eligible beneficiaries are covered under the scheme in the district.

He instructed the Executing Officer to ensure completion of all houses within stipulated time and instructed to verify 15 beneficiary cases personally on a daily basis Meanwhile, the Deputy Commissioner visited Ward No. 11 of Poonch Municipal Committee and congratulated a beneficiary who built his house by availing PMAY Urban Scheme benefits. The interactions between the beneficiaries and the DC were remarkably candid. The beneficiaries also shared their heartfelt gratitude to the government for such initiatives.

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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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