BARAMULLA: The District Development Commissioner (DDC) Baramulla, Minga Sherpa, today chaired a meeting at the DC office here to review the progress of works under various components of District Capex Budget 2024-25, including Aspirational Block, Aspirational Panchayat, and other related sectors of public importance.

At the outset, the DDC took a comprehensive sector wise review of the progress of deliverables under the district CAPEX budget for 2024–25 of all the pertaining departments, including R&B, Animal Husbandry, Revenue, Education, and others. On the occasion, the DDC was appraised in detail by the department heads with regard to works allotted, tendered, and the status of works completed in other sectors.

After taking the individual department work-wise review, Minga Sherpa stressed to the concerned department heads to take all possible measures to accelerate the pace of work in view of the approaching winter.

Meanwhile, the DDC directed the officers present to meet the developmental targets set for the financial year 2024-25 within the allocated timeframe and ensure maximum realization of expenditure by the end of December.

Furthermore, Minga Sherpa instructed the department heads to coordinate effectively in resolving any bottlenecks related to land issues and other matters that might impede the progress of development initiatives.

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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.

— Team JK Monitor

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