• Emphasizes on Delta Ranking and Sampoornata Targets

RAJOURI: District Development Commissioner (DDC) Rajouri, Abhishek Sharma today chaired a review meeting to assess the progress of developmental activities under the Aspirational Block Programme (ABP) in Block Khawas. The meeting focused on the key performance indicators, overall progress, and strategies to improve the block's delta ranking.

During the meeting, the DDC conducted a comprehensive review of all ABP indicators, with a special emphasis on priority areas impacting the block's developmental trajectory. He directed the Nodal Officers of both Khawas and Budhal Old to submit a detailed analysis report highlighting progress, gaps and strategies for improvement in each indicator.

In view of the ongoing Sampoornata Abhiyan, the DDC instructed Self Help Groups (SHGs) to achieve 100% target saturation under the Abhiyan within the next six days. He also took stock of the status of the revolving fund provided to SHGs and urged concerned officials to ensure timely disbursement and proper utilization.

The DDC impressed upon all departments to work in close coordination to achieve the saturation of key indicators and improve the quality of life in the Aspirational Block. He stressed the importance of grassroots-level planning, timely reporting and community participation to bring about meaningful change in Khawas.

The meeting witnessed participation from key officials including ACP Sheraz Chouhan, ACD Auqil Naveed, CPO Maqsood Ahmed, DSEO Sandeep Kumar, Block Development Officer Khawas, along with other sectoral and district-level officers.

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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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