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POONCH: Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Vikas Kundal, today chaired a meeting to assess the progress of projects initiated under the NABARD Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) in the district. The meeting saw participation from key officials, including SDM Mendhar, SDM Surankote, Tehsildar Balakote, Tehsildar Mendhar, Executive Engineer PWD Surankote and Executive Engineer PWD Mendhar, who joined virtually to provide updates on their respective areas.

During the discussions, the Deputy Commissioner inquired about the scheme-wise progress of ongoing road projects across all three subdivisions of Poonch District. The Executive Engineer presented a detailed update on the construction status and highlighted various challenges affecting developmental works. The DC emphasized the importance of addressing these issues promptly, urging concerned officials, including executive engineers and SDMs, to take immediate action. He also stressed the need for expedited forest and revenue clearance processes to streamline development efforts.

The DC directed executing agencies to enhance inter-departmental coordination to eliminate developmental bottlenecks and conducted a comprehensive review of road projects across the district's subdivisions. To facilitate timely infrastructure development for the community, the DC asked the executing agencies to complete the targeted work for this financial year by the end of March. The meeting was attended by SE PWD (R&B), CPO Poonch, Tehsildar Haveli, Executive Jal Shakti Division Poonch along with other key officials.

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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