KUPWARA: Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Shrikant Balasaheb Suse today chaired a meeting of District Level Committee (DLC) to review the applications received under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U 2.0). ADDC Kupwara, Mufti Fareed ud din; ACR Kupwara, Peerzada Mumtaz Ahmad; Tehsildars, officers from Agriculture, Municipal Committees, Social Welfare and other concerned officials were present on the occasion.

During the meeting, the Committee discussed the status of applications submitted under PMAY-U 2.0 and examined their eligibility as per the scheme guidelines. The DC emphasized for ensuring transparency and adherence to norms while scrutinizing the cases so that the benefits of the scheme reach the genuine beneficiaries in a time-bound manner.

He directed the concerned officers to ensure proper verification of the applications received so that the deserving households are provided financial assistance under the PMAY-U 2.0 scheme. The DC directed the concerned officers to expedite the verification process and remove bottlenecks, if any, to facilitate timely approval and sanction of houses under the scheme. He also stressed on close coordination among the concerned departments for effective implementation of PMAY-U 2.0 in the District.

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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