POONCH: Deputy Commissioner Vikas Kundal reviewed the progress of different developmental schemes, including PMAY, MG-NREGA, Capex, SBM, and RSGA here at a meeting held in the conference hall of DC Office Complex.

The Deputy Commissioner emphasized the importance of timely execution and of the projects strictly in accordance to the prescribed quality standards . He directed the Block Development Officers (BDOs) to put in extra efforts to clear pending payments and compensations under MGNREGA, while urging them to meet the targets set for the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) to benefit the local populace.

The meeting featured a detailed block-wise analysis of the completion status of PMAY houses, as well as the progress of Capex initiatives. The Deputy Commissioner also reviewed the block-wise achievements under BDC, DDC, and Panchayat grants along with the aspirational Block Development Plan. He directed the concerned BDOs to complete their respective block-wise projects and increase expenditures before the end of the financial year.

Additionally, the issues related to land cases and billing were also discussed, with a push for resolution from the concerned officers. The status of Panchayat Ghars under RGSA was also reviewed to ensure effective infrastructure development.

Furthermore, the Deputy Commissioner highlighted the ongoing efforts under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen), focusing on initiatives like door-to-door garbage collection and solid/liquid waste management. The meeting was attended by ACR, ACD, CPO, ACP, all BDOs, Concerned executive engineers and other concerned offices

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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