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  • Focus on saturation of welfare schemes, on-the-spot grievances redressal, citizen-centric service delivery

POONCH: District Development Commissioner Poonch, Ashok Kumar Sharma today chaired a district-level review meeting to assess the preparations and action plan for Good Governance Week campaign being held from December  19 to December 25-2025  under the aegis of Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore.  

During the meeting, the DDC reviewed the district action plan in detail and assessed department-wise responsibilities. He laid special emphasis on achieving saturation of beneficiary-oriented government schemes, ensuring on-the-spot grievance redressal and strengthening citizen-centric service delivery, especially in rural, remote and border areas of the district.

The DDC directed all line departments to work in mission mode, maintain an active field-level presence during outreach activities and adopt a citizen-friendly approach. He underscored the importance of inter-departmental coordination, timely reporting and effective monitoring to ensure the successful implementation of Good Governance Week initiatives.

The Deputy Commissioner further instructed the Sub-Divisional Magistrates, Tehsildars and concerned Block Development Officers to finalize the locations for week-long camps across tehsils, panchayats and blocks at the earliest, so that maximum benefits of various government schemes and online services reach the public.

The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner, Tahir Mustafa Malik; Chief Planning Officer, Shama-un-Ahmed; Assistant Commissioner Panchayat, Rakesh Sharma; General Manager DIC/PO ICDS, Naheem Un Nissa Bhatti; SDMs Surankote and Mendhar; ACD, Shakeel Ahmed; FSEO, Javid Ahmed; Deputy Director Employment, Abdul Majid; CMO, Dr. Parvaiz Ahmed Khan; CAO, Jograj Singh Salathia; CHO, Uttam Lal; DFO; DSHO; Executive Engineers from PWD and Jal Shakti departments; DYSSO; Tehsildar Haveli, Azhar Majid; AD Handloom/Handicraft, Joginder Mangol; all BDOs; AD FCS&CA Adil Shabir; AD Fisheries; Aspirational Block Programme Fellow, Ajaz Ahmed and other concerned officers.

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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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