• Says Rs 3403.59 lac projected by MLAs incorporated in the current years Capex Budget

SRINAGAR: Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Javed Ahmad Dar today said that the Rural Development Department ensures due consultation with elected representatives including legislators and other stakeholders at various levels during the formulation and finalization of developmental plans. The Minister was replying to a question raised by legislator G.A Mir in the Legislative Assembly today.

He said that during the current financial year, directions were issued for incorporation of Rs 20.00 lac under CD & Panchayat for each MLA. Moreover, Budget announcements based on the feedback from the MLAs are being accommodated as per resource availability. The Minister said that an amount of Rs 3403.59 lac as projected by the MLAs have been incorporated in the current years Capex Budget (CD Panchayat).

He said that the proposals and recommendations of elected public representatives are duly accommodated while formulating the developmental plans. The Minister said that the works under CD & Panchayat, UT Capex, Budget are being executed in consultation with the concerned public representatives. “Instructions are being issued from time to time to consult the elected representatives while formulating developmental action plans under various programmes being implemented by the Department,” the Minister said.

The Minister informed that the elected representatives in Jammu and Kashmir, including members of District Development Councils (DDCs) and Block Development Councils (BDCs), are involved in developmental plans through various roles, such as approving district-level plans, participating in participatory planning campaigns like the People’s Plan Campaign, and providing oversight. The establishment of DDCs, which replaced old planning boards, has formally integrated elected members into the process of preparing and approving district plans and capital expenditure.

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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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