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POONCH: Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Ashok Kumar Sharma today chaired a meeting in the Conference Hall of the DC Office Complex to review the progress of developmental works undertaken under the Aspirational District and Aspirational Blocks Programme of the Government of India. During the review, the Deputy Commissioner assessed the current status of key performance indicators in Aspirational Block Mankote and Aspirational Block Balakote across multiple sectors including health & nutrition, education, agriculture & allied services, basic infrastructure, drinking water, sanitation and social development.

The DC emphasized strict adherence to programme guidelines and directed that data be regularly updated on the official portals to reflect accurate and timely progress.  Deputy Commissioner instructed the Chief Education Officer to engage closely with school heads in the aspirational blocks, underlining the need to improve the transition rate of school-going children within these areas.

He also urged all concerned officers to intensify efforts in sectors showing gaps and take immediate corrective measures to elevate performance indicators and achieve the set targets. Stressing the importance of resource optimization, the DC called for focused investments in the modernization and holistic development of aspirational blocks.

The meeting was attended by ADDC Pankaj Magotra, PO ICDS, ACD, District Statistics & Evaluation Officer, CMO, CAO, CEO, XEN JPDCL, XEN Jal Shakti, CAHO, LDM Banks, AD FCS & CA, AD Handloom/Handicrafts, Tehsildars of Balakote and Mankote, BDOs and other concerned officers.

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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Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here