• Calls for timely start of all newly approved houses

BUDGAM: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat today distributed sanction letters to newly approved beneficiaries under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana–Urban (PMAY-Urban) 2.0, at a function held in the New Conference Hall of the DC Office Complex Budgam.

During the event, the DC handed over 16 sanction letters to beneficiaries of Municipal Committee Chadoora and 14 sanction letters to beneficiaries of Municipal Committee Budgam, formally enabling them to begin the construction of their houses under the flagship housing scheme.

Congratulating the beneficiaries, the DC reiterated the District administration’s commitment to ensuring dignified housing for all eligible urban households. He directed the Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) to ensure immediate grounding of all sanctioned houses, timely issuance of permissions, and continuous handholding support to beneficiaries.

He instructed officers to maintain close coordination with beneficiaries, resolve field-level issues on priority, and regularly monitor progress for seamless implementation of PMAY-U 2.0, adding that no delay in initiating construction work will be tolerated. On the occasion, CPO Budgam, CEO MC Budgam, EO MC Chadoora, and other concerned officers were present. The beneficiaries expressed gratitude to the District Administration for the transparent and timely issuance of sanction letters.

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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.

— Team JK Monitor

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