POONCH: District Development Commissioner Poonch, Vikas Kundal today reviewed the Physical and Financial progress achieved under the Pradhan Mantri Adi Adarsh Gram Yojna (PMAAGY) here at a meeting held in the Conference Hall of DC Office Complex. The meeting focused on progress of ongoing development initiatives under PMAAGY and exploring potential enhancements to better support the uplift of local Tribal communities.

The PMAAGY aims to transform villages with a significant tribal population into model villages. It further envisages achieving integrated socio-economic development of selected villages through the convergence approach. As the discussion ensued, the DDC reviewed the ongoing developmental works of different departments like road connectivity, school building construction, Agriculture works, health infrastructure, Jal Jeevan, drainage, Electricity, Solar Energy and solid waste management etc. covered under the yojana.

Emphasis was laid on the importance of such initiatives and the officers were urged to utilize funds effectively, ensuring maximum benefit to the tribal communities. The meeting was attended by SE PWD Circle Poonch, ACD, CAO, CEO, XEN PWD Division Poonch/Surankot/Mendhar, XEN Jal Shakti, XEN REW, XEN Ground water, XEN JPDCL,  BDO Poonch/ NSSB/Lassana/ Surankote/Balakote/Mendhar and others.

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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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