• Reviews progress under District Capex Budget

POONCH: District Development Commissioner Poonch Ashok Kumar Sharma today chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the progress of works under the District Capex Budget, as well as the Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) and UT Sector schemes. The meeting was held in the Conference Hall of Dakbungalow and attended by district and sectoral officers from all key departments.

The DDC conducted a detailed sector-wise review of ongoing and upcoming developmental projects across the district. The progress of major initiatives such as the Parnai Power Project, solar panel installations, major PWD works, PMGSY and NABARD road projects, blacktopping works, irrigation and flood control measures, tendering status and various road and bridge works was thoroughly examined.

The status of projects being executed by Jal Shakti, Horticulture, Agriculture, ICDS, Education, Health and Social Welfare were also reviewed. Officers presented detailed briefings on the current status of both construction and non-construction activities.

Emphasizing the need for timely execution, the DDC directed the departments and executing agencies to expedite the pace of work and ensure completion within the stipulated timeline. He highlighted the importance of achieving physical and financial targets and called for optimal utilization of funds across all schemes to strengthen developmental outcomes in the district.

DDC urged the officers to work with dedication and maintain close coordination to address bottlenecks and accelerate progress across all sectors. The meeting was attended by PO ICDS, Khalid Hussain Wafa; SE PWD, Kewal Kumar; CPO, Mohammad Iqbal Zargar; ACP, Rakesh Sharma; ACD, Shakeel Ahmed, besides executive engineers and other district and sectoral officers.

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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