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BANDIPORA: The Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, Manzoor Ahmad Qadri, convened a meeting on Friday to review the Convergence and Action Taken Reports (ATRs) under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) for the financial year 2024-25. The meeting also deliberated on formulating the convergence plan for 2025-26.  On the occasion, threadbare discussions were held on fostering interdepartmental collaboration and optimizing resource utilization to enhance the implementation of MGNREGA projects across the district.  

DC emphasized the importance of aligning departmental efforts to achieve tangible outcomes under MGNREGA. He stressed integrating livelihood, conservation, and developmental objectives to ensure projects address community needs while promoting sustainable development. The ongoing initiatives under MGNREGA for the current year were also reviewed. DC directed concerned officers to expedite pending works while maintaining quality standards. Specific instructions were issued to ensure proper documentation and the timely submission of progress reports.  

Additionally, M.A Qadri instructed officers to draft a comprehensive convergence plan for 2025-26. He said, the plan should leverage the strengths of various departments to maximize impact and foster holistic development across the district.  The meeting was attended by District Programme Officer (ICDS), Yaar Ali Khan,  ACD, Irfan Bahadur, Chief Planning Officer Mohammad Maqbool Lone, DFO, Chief Agriculture Officer, District Sheep Husbandry Officer, Chief Animal Husbandry Officer, and other officers and representatives from relevant departments.

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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