KATHUA: Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Surinder Mohan today chaired a meeting to review the status of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) projects. The meeting was held in the VC Room of the DC Office Complex.

Reviewing the performance of the PMGSY Kathua Division, the Executive Engineer informed that of 124 projects sanctioned under Phase I work on 123 has been completed, while all 6 schemes under Phase-II stand completed. Similarly 6 out of 8 schemes sanctioned under Phase-III have been completed. Additionally, 10 new schemes have been earmarked under Phase-IV for implementation.

The ADDC was also apprised that out of 13 bridge projects taken up in the division, 5 have been completed, while utility shifting is pending on 5 other bridges. In the PMGSY Division Billawar, of 122 schemes sanctioned under Phase-I, 114 have been completed. The remaining 8 schemes—4 each in Billawar and Bani Sub-Divisions—are pending due to forest clearance and other related issues, even as all schemes sanctioned under Phase-II and Phase-III have been completed. The Division has received sanction of 5 new schemes under the Phase-IV.

The ADDC instructed the concerned Executive Engineers to expedite the execution of all pending works and ensure their timely completion. He emphasized on resolving bottlenecks to achieve the set targets within stipulated time frame. The meeting was attended by Chief Planning Officer Kathua, Ranjit Thakur and other concerned officers.

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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