• Stresses on improved service delivery across departments

RAJOURI: District Development Commissioner (DDC) Rajouri, Abhishek Sharma today chaired a meeting at Dak Bungalow Rajouri to review the execution of Aspirational Block Development Programme initiatives and functioning of the departments in Aspirational Block Khawas.

Reviewing the functioning of the Health Department, the DDC assessed service delivery and stressed the need for strengthening primary healthcare facilities to benefit the public.

The Social Welfare Department was directed to initiate rationalisation of supervisors and capacity building of Anganwadi workers to improve the effectiveness of welfare schemes at the grassroots level.

The functioning of schools in the block was also reviewed in detail. The DDC directed rationalisation of teaching staff and sought a comprehensive report on the reasons for poor academic performance of students. He further instructed the education authorities to submit detailed information regarding school dropouts and take corrective measures to improve retention and learning outcomes.

The performance of banks was also reviewed. Banks were directed to improve functioning, focusing on speedy sanctioning of loans to eligible beneficiaries to boost economic activities in the block.

The meeting also reviewed the functioning of the Telecom, Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Departments, with emphasis on improving service delivery and ensuring better coordination among departments.

The Rural Development Department (RDD) was directed to ensure timely completion of all pending PMAY houses. The performance of NRLM was also assessed and the officials were directed to improve implementation to enhance livelihood opportunities for self-help groups.

The meeting was attended by ADDC, Malikzada Sheraz ul Haq, PO ICDS, District Social Welfare Officer, Harpal Singh, DSEO, Sandeep Sharma, ACD ,Auqil Naveed, CMO, Dr. Manohar Lal, BMOs, BDO Khawas and other district and sectoral officers.

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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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