KULGAM: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Shahzad Alam today chaired a review meeting of NABARD funded RIDF Projects in the district. The meeting was attended by JD Planning, ACR, ACD, SE R&B, DDM NABARD, District Sectoral Officers and Executive Engineers of R&B, Jal Shakti, IFC and KPDCL.

Giving out the details, AGM, NABARD, Rouf Zargar informed that NABARD has sanctioned 115 projects worth Rs 362.66 Cr since inception out of which 25 are ongoing projects with total outlay of Rs 113.56 Cr, under different sectors.

The DC took the detailed physical and financial review of individual projects directing the executing departments to expedite the works and clear all the bottlenecks in the projects.

He took stock of new projects formulated by the departments which could be considered under RIDF under various sectors in view of the operational guidelines of NABARD including the funding modalities, and sectoral priorities of the scheme.

The DC laid emphasis on the Executive Engineers to complete the projects under timelines and expedite submission of project completion reports for completed projects.

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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