• ‘97% PMAY-(G)-AwassPlus houses completed in Border District’

POONCH: Director Rural Development Department Jammu Mohammad Mumtaz Ali convened a review meeting to assess the status and implementation of the RDD schemes in Poonch during his tour to the border District. The meeting was attended by Block Development Officers and functionaries of Rural Engineering Wing.

The meeting was informed that 97% PMAY-(G)/AwassPlus houses have been completed and work on remaining is in progress. It was further informed that only 17 cases are pending for first installment for which directions were issued to obtain the relevant documents and resolve the issue, if any, within a week’s time to dispose of the cases.

Instructions were issued for preparation of Annual Action Plan under UT Capex after ascertaining the feasibility /estimation of each work strictly as per the instructions passed by the higher authorities and submit the same by May 24- 2025 (Saturday) positively.

Assistant Commissioner Panchayat and the Block Development Officers of the District were directed to submit the physical and financial status and other details of incomplete Panchayat Ghars, taken up under the schemes other than Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA), so that further action is taken in the matter. They were further directed to resolve land disputes and other related issues pertaining to the construction of Panchayat Ghars under RGSA.

The Director also inspected a number of completed/ongoing developmental works in Poonch, Mankote Mendhar and Balakote Blocks  which includes Panchayat Ghars, Amrit Sarovars, CSCs, Multipurpose halls, works related to connectivity etc and directed the field staff to monitor the quality, specification and ensure timeline completion of the projects/works. He also interacted with the field staff/frontline workers and listened to their grievances and assured them that appropriate action will be taken in due course for resolving their grievances.

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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