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UDHAMPUR: Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Saloni Rai on Thursday chaired a meeting to review the progress of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban Scheme in the district. The meeting was attended by Additional District Development Commissioner, Rajinder Singh; Additional Deputy Commissioner, Prem Singh; Chief Planning Officer, Mohd Iqbal; Chief Executive Officer, Municipal Council Udhampur, Rajinder Digra; Tehsildar   Jai Singh and other concerned officers.

The Deputy Commissioner conducted a detailed review of the implementation of the scheme across one Municipal Council and two Municipal Committees in the district. She stressed the importance of adhering to the stipulated timelines and directed the officers to ensure advanced financial mobilization for pending cases and timely completion of all housing units.

Concerned officers were directed to establish a dedicated help desk in the office premises to address queries and facilitate beneficiaries. A comprehensive survey will be conducted to identify and include all eligible beneficiaries under the scheme, the meeting decided. Officers were directed to hold Information, Education and Communication and awareness campaigns in their respective wards to ensure widespread dissemination of information about the scheme. The SDMs were asked to personally monitor the progress and conduct weekly review meetings to ensure accountability.

The Deputy Commissioner emphasized strict adherence to the PMAY-Urban guidelines, ensuring that all genuinely eligible beneficiaries are covered under the scheme. She reiterated the importance of implementing the scheme in letter and spirit to achieve its intended goals effectively. Necessary directions were issued to the concerned officers to facilitate smooth execution of the scheme and meet the objectives of "Housing for All" under PMAY-Urban.

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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