JAMMU: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, today reviewed key infrastructure and administrative matters pertaining to Peer Panjal with a focus on accelerating development and improving governance mechanisms in the region. The review was conducted during a meeting at the Civil Secretariat here, attended by Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo and Additional Chief Secretary (PWD), Anil Kumar.

The Minister emphasised the need to strengthen implementation mechanisms and expedite ongoing and proposed development works across the region to ensure timely and tangible benefits for the public. During the meeting, detailed deliberation was held on the shortage of technical officers in R&B divisions.

The Minister stressed that addressing these manpower gaps is critical for effective planning, proper supervision and timely execution of infrastructure projects. He called for appropriate and immediate measures to overcome these deficiencies and avoid unnecessary delays.

Rana also laid special emphasis on execution of important projects, underscoring that optimal utilisation of available resources is essential to maximise public welfare and deliver visible development outcomes in the region. Issues related to the uploading of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) on the PMGSY portal were also reviewed.

The Minister said that timely uploading of DPRs is vital to ensure prompt compliance with procedural requirements and to eliminate bottlenecks that often hinder project approvals and implementation.

Highlighting the importance of administrative efficiency, the Minister stressed proper routing and timely submission of official files to facilitate faster decision-making and approvals at various levels.

The Chief Secretary assured inter-departmental coordination, addressing manpower shortages and ensuring efficient utilisation of funds to accelerate development works and strengthen service delivery in Pir Panjal region.

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.

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