KATHUA: A meeting of the District Level Committee for the implementation of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban 2.0 (PMAY-U 2.0) was today chaired by Deputy Commissioner Dr Rakesh Minhas  here in the Conference Hall of the DC Office Complex to review the status and progress under the flagship Housing Scheme for the Urban Poor.

The meeting was attended by Chief Planning Officer, Ranjit Thakur; District Social Welfare Officer, Varun Chaudhary; Lead Bank Manager, CEO Municipal Council Kathua and Executive Officers of Municipal Committees Nagri, Lakhanpur, Basohli and Billawar. The DC took a detailed review of the applications submitted by the eligible households under the scheme and sought the updates from the concerned municipal authorities.

The Executive Officer Municipal Council Kathua informed that out of 47 cases received, 2 have been approved while the rest are under process. The Executive Officer Municipal Committee Billawar reported that out of 52 cases, 3 have been approved and the rest were rejected for not meeting the set norms.

The meeting was further informed that in Municipal Committee Hiranagar, a total of 72 applications were received, of which 12 were rejected, 39 verified and 21 approved. The Executive Officer Municipal Committee Nagri informed that out of 192 applications received, 18 have been rejected, 3 approved and the remaining are under process, while in Municipal Committee Basohli, 45 applications were received, of which 6 were approved and equal number are under process and the rest have been rejected.

The DC directed all officers present to complete the scrutiny and processing of all pending cases within 15 days. He emphasized the importance of ensuring transparency and timely disposal of applications so that eligible beneficiaries are able to avail benefits under the centrally sponsored housing scheme.

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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