POONCH: District Development Commissioner (DDC) Poonch Ashok Kumar Sharma today chaired a review meeting to assess the status of pending forest clearance cases related to road projects being executed under the UT Capex Budget by the Public Works (R&B) and PMGSY Departments. The meeting was attended by officers from the PW(R&B), PMGSY, Forest and Revenue Departments, including the concerned divisional and field-level officers.

The DDC reviewed the progress of work on the road projects and examined issues pertaining to forest clearances, land-related matters and other administrative bottlenecks affecting the timely execution of developmental works. He called for close coordination among the concerned departments, particularly the Forest, Revenue, PW(R&B) and PMGSY Departments to resolve pending issues and expedite the clearance process.

The DDC directed the concerned to complete codal formalities regarding 16 roads requiring forest clearance from batch -1 of 2025-26 of PMGSY. The DDC also directed the concerned to complete the joint verification process of 9 roads requiring forest clearance sanctioned under Batch-I of 2026-27.

The meeting concluded with directions to all concerned departments to expedite necessary action and ensure smooth implementation of road development works across district Poonch.

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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Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here