RAJOURI: Director of Rural Development Department (RDD) Jammu Mumtaz Ali today chaired a review meeting to assess the progress of the developmental schemes across all blocks of Rajouri district. The meeting focused on key initiatives, including MGNREGA, CD&PYT, CAPEX, and other schemes aimed at strengthening rural infrastructure and improving livelihoods.

A major focus of discussion was the survey and registration process for the left-out eligible households under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Gramin (PMAY-G). The Director emphasized the need for expediting the door-to-door survey to ensure that no eligible household is overlooked. He directed all concerned officials to complete the registration process strictly in compliance with PMAY-G guidelines and set March 31, 2025, as the deadline for achieving 100% coverage.

The Block Development Officers (BDOs) were instructed to intensify efforts to achieve set targets under PMAY-G and other rural development schemes. Stress was laid on working in synergy with other departments to overcome bottlenecks and ensure seamless execution of projects.

Reaffirming the department’s commitment to rural development, the Director urged officials to work proactively to achieve set targets within the stipulated timeframe. He stressed that the benefits of government schemes must reach every eligible beneficiary, ensuring inclusive growth and sustainable rural progress.

The meeting was attended by  Assistant Commissioner Panchayats Sheraz Ahmad Chouhan; Assistant Commissioner Development Vijay Kumar; EXEN REW Zaheer Ahmad; DPO Mohammad Nawaz along with BDOs, Panchayat Secretaries, PAAs and JEs from Rajouri and Dhangri Blocks.

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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