BANDIPORA: The District Development Commissioner (DDC) Bandipora, Manzoor Ahmad Qadri on Tuesday chaired a review meeting at the Mini Secretariat to assess the progress of works under the District CAPEX 2024-25.The meeting was informed that as of December 2024, a total of Rs.16184.65 lakhs have been released out of the approved budgetary outlay of Rs. 32073.42 lakhs, with 66 percent of the allocated expenditure already utilized.

It was given out that, District CAPEX Budget for 2024-25 has been set at Rs. 6800.64 lakhs, focusing on 16 key sectors including the improvement of rural infrastructure, upgrading electrification networks, enhancing drinking water facilities, and augmenting infrastructure in educational institutions, among other essential public welfare works.

Reviewing the sector-wise and work-wise progress, the DDC emphasized the need for accelerating the pace of ongoing works to ensure their timely completion. He further directed all concerned executing agencies to meet both physical and financial targets for all approved projects within the stipulated timelines. Qadri, stressed the importance of these developmental works in improving the quality of life of the general public and  pointed out that infrastructure improvements, particularly in rural areas, are essential for overall growth and economic prosperity.

He highlighted the role of the executing agencies in ensuring accountability and timely completion of works and  urged all stakeholders to collaborate effectively ensuring that the works are completed on time besides maintaining the quality of works. Among others, the meeting was attended by Additional District Development Commissioner, Mohammad Ashraf Bhatt; ACD, CPO Executive Engineers of various Departments, and other concerned.

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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.

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