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BARAMULLA: District Development Commissioner Baramulla, Minga Sherpa, today chaired a review meeting at Dak Bungalow, Baramulla, to assess the physical and financial progress of projects under the District Capex Budget 2024-25.  The meeting focused on evaluating fund utilization, project execution, and resolving bottlenecks affecting development works.

During the session, Joint Director Planning Baramulla, Javed Ahmad, delivered a sector-wise presentation detailing financial expenditures, physical targets achieved. The presentation provided key insights into fund allocations, utilization rates and the overall progress of ongoing projects.

DDC Minga Sherpa directed all departments to accelerate project implementation, ensure the optimal use of funds, and uphold quality standards. He emphasized the importance of inter-departmental coordination and instructed officers to promptly address issues delaying project completion.

Additionally, he directed concerned officials to expedite the clearance of pending bills to prevent financial delays in project execution. Stressing the need for faster progress in the next two weeks, the DDC instructed all executing agencies to intensify efforts, increase workforce deployment, and ensure that pending targets are met within the stipulated timeframe.

He further directed that regular progress reports be submitted and that any persisting issues be flagged for immediate resolution. Officers from various departments, including Roads & Buildings, Rural Development, Hydraulic, Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited, Jal Shakti Department, Integrated Child Development Services, Education and others, presented updates on their respective projects. The DDC instructed officers to enhance monitoring mechanisms to maintain transparency, accountability, and efficiency in developmental works.

Concluding the meeting, DDC Minga Sherpa issued clear directions to all concerned departments to ramp up execution efforts over the next two weeks, ensuring visible progress on the ground. He reiterated the administration’s commitment to timely and effective development, ensuring that the benefits of various projects reach the people of Baramulla without delay.

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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