UDHAMPUR: Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Saloni Rai, today convened a meeting of officers from line departments to review the progress of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Urban 2.0 scheme in the district. The meeting was attended by Additional District Development Commissioner Rajinder Singh, Assistant Commissioner Revenue Dr. Umesh Shan, Chief Planning Officer Mohd Iqbal and other senior officers.

During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner directed the concerned officers to ensure adherence to prescribed guidelines in letter and spirit to cover all eligible and genuine beneficiaries under the scheme. She further instructed the officers to meticulously verify all parameters as per the scheme provisions and to ensure that the benefits reach the rightful beneficiaries.

Stressing the importance of public awareness, the DC asked the officers to organise special awareness camps to educate the public about the scheme and assist them during the application process. She also directed them to proactively reach out to targeted groups and submit progress reports on a weekly basis.

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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