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KISHTWAR: Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Pankaj Kumar Sharma today chaired a meeting with the concerned officers to review the physical and financial progress of works under the District Capex Budget 2026–27 and the scheme for Revival, Restoration, Preservation and Maintenance of Architecture and Heritage in Jammu & Kashmir.

Starting with heritage conservation works, the Deputy Commissioner took stock of the physical and financial progress of projects being executed under the scheme. He emphasized the need for timely completion of all sanctioned works while ensuring adherence to prescribed quality standards and preservation of the traditional architectural character of heritage sites.

The concerned Executive Engineers apprised the Deputy Commissioner of the current status of ongoing works. He directed the Executive Engineer, PWD R&B Paddar, to prepare and submit Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for new works pending at his level.

 Reviewing the District Capex Budget 2026–27 implementation, the Deputy Commissioner expressed serious concern over works for which Administrative Approval had been accorded well in advance but allotment was still pending. He directed the concerned executing agencies to expedite the allotment process and ensure that work on such projects commences without further delay.

He further directed the concerned departments to complete ongoing works within the next 20 days and submit the requisite bills to the Treasury. Reviewing procurement-related works where expenditure is pending, he instructed the concerned departments to complete the procurement process within a stipulated timeframe to facilitate timely execution.

While reviewing the progress of initiatives under Aspirational Block Development Programme (ABDP) in Marwah, the Deputy Commissioner directed the Assistant Commissioner Development (ACD), the concerned Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) and the Block Development Officer (BDO) to resolve all land-related issues hindering the execution of works and ensure that the projects are taken up and completed in a time-bound manner.

The Deputy Commissioner also instructed all concerned Executive Engineers and executing agencies to strictly adhere to the stipulated completion timelines and ensure expeditious execution of all allotted works. He reiterated that close monitoring, inter-departmental coordination and accountability would be essential to achieving the desired targets.

To ensure regular monitoring and assess the progress achieved, the Deputy Commissioner directed that the next review meeting be convened by the coming week. The meeting was attended by CPO Akhil Thakur; ACD Manoj Kumar; ACP Neeraj Sharma; EO Municipal Council Mirza Mumtaz Iqbal; Executive Engineer PWD R&B Shamis Din; Executive Engineer, JPDCL Abdul Hamid; Executive Engineer, ReW; CEO; DYSSO; besides other officers and officials of the concerned departments.

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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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