SAMBA: Deputy Commissioner Samba Rajesh Sharma today convened a review meeting to assess the progress of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) – 2.0 survey being undertaken in the district. The meeting aimed to evaluate the survey’s status and ensure its effectiveness in identifying and verifying genuine beneficiaries under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme.

The Deputy Commissioner expressed concern over the slow pace of the survey and emphasized the need for accurate and time-bound completion. He directed the field functionaries and supervisors to complete the survey within a week's time and cautioned that any laxity would not be tolerated. Furthermore, he instructed that daily progress reports be submitted to the designated nodal officer to facilitate close monitoring.

Stressing the importance of transparency, the Deputy Commissioner highlighted the need for proper identification of eligible beneficiaries so that timely benefits under the scheme reach deserving households. He reiterated that due diligence must be maintained at all stages of the process.

The meeting was attended by Additional District Development Commissioner Champa Devi Thakur; Chief Planning Officer; Chief Education Officer; District Statistics and Evaluation Officer; Chief Executive Officer, Municipal Committee Samba; and Executive Officers of Municipal Committees Ramgarh, Vijaypur, and Bari Brahmana. All field supervisors and survey staff were also present and were issued on-spot instructions to ensure adherence to guidelines and timelines. The District Administration Samba reaffirmed its commitment to the successful implementation of PMAY (Urban), aligning with the vision of “Housing for All”.

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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