KISHTWAR: District Development Commissioner (DDC)   Rajesh Kumar Shavan today chaired a meeting to conduct a comprehensive sector-wise review of the physical and financial progress of developmental projects taken up under the District Capex Plan 2024-25. The meeting focused on key sectors including Roads and Buildings (R&B), Jal Shakti, Education, Health, and Youth Services & Sports, among others.

At the outset, the Chief Planning Officer (CPO briefed the meeting on the status of the ongoing works under BDC ADP, DDC Plan. The DDC issued clear directives to all Block Development Officers (BDOs) to submit a comprehensive list of ongoing works along with reconciliation statements by tomorrow evening.  

In addition, the DDC emphasized the timely submission of proposals for new works under the 2025-26 plan, with April 25, 2025  as deadline, after due consultation with the Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) representing different Assembly Constituencies of the District. He also underscored the importance of verifying the feasibility of all proposed projects, which must be certified by the concerned Tehsildar prior to execution.

The meeting was attended by Deputy Registrar Cooperatives Mirza Mumtaz Iqbal, BDOs, Executive Engineer Jal Shakti, Dy. CEO, AD Planning RDD, and officials from other line departments.

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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