• Council reviews progress and sets development priorities for upcoming year in collaborative meeting

POONCH:  A meeting of the District Development Council (DDC) Poonch was convened today at the Conference Hall of Dak Bungalow under the chairmanship of DDC Chairperson Tazeem Akhter. The meeting witnessed the participation of key officers including District Development Commissioner Poonch Ashok Kumar Sharma, Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Pankaj Magotra, ACR, ACP, ACD, along with all district officers and DDC Members.

The primary agenda of the meeting was to review the physical and financial progress made under the last year's Capital Expenditure (Capex) budget and initiate discussions on formulating the action plan for the upcoming financial year 2025-26.

During the session, ADDC Pankaj Magotra welcomed the participants and presented a detailed overview of the progress made so far, using a PowerPoint presentation. The discussions focused on developmental priorities for the next financial year, with a strong emphasis on addressing local needs.

Various DDC members raised pertinent issues and demands related to their constituencies, highlighting concerns regarding ongoing and future development projects. After a comprehensive discussion, DDC Chairperson Tazeem Akhter, in consultation with all DDC members, finalised the Annual Action Plan for the financial year 2025-26, ensuring that it aligns with both the needs of the people and the available resources.

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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