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  • Discusses Action Plan for 2025-26, asks for improving physical/ financial performance ending March

SHOPIAN: District Development Commissioner (DDC), Shopian, Shishir Gupta today chaired a review meeting here at Mini-Secretariat Shopian to assess the physical and financial progress of ongoing developmental projects and works under the District Capex Budget for 2024-25, and discuss the Action Plan for the next year (2025-26) district capex.

The meeting featured a detailed sector-wise appraisal & physical and financial progress achieved till date while analysing the fund allocation & utilization rates and physical targets achieved. Works undertaken across Education, Health, R&B Shopian and Zainapora, Rural development, Jal Shakti, MC, Youth Services & Sports, Power, Irrigation etc were reviewed and directions issued for completing the works as per timelines.

The DDC emphasized upon all executing agencies the importance of timely project execution, 100% fund utilization till the end of March for the projects slated for this year. He also instructed for expediting the execution of those works to be projected for completion next year. The district heads were urged to enhance the booking and clearance of financial claims within this month.

The meeting also discussed the Action Plan of development works and projects to be proposed for the next financial year 2025-26 District Capex. The DC, on the occasion sought a list of identified works under District Capex from all sectors for the next year. ADC, Dr. Zakir Hussain Faaz; CPO, SDM, ACD, Ex. Engineers & AEEs, district officers, BDOs and other concerned were present.

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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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