RAJOURI: Deputy Commissioner Rajouri Abhishek Sharma today chaired a meeting of the Rural Development Department (RDD) and took a comprehensive review of the progress of under different schemes and initiatives. The Deputy Commissioner reviewed block-wise generation of Person Days under MGNREGA, which currently stands at 30%. Expressing concern over the slow pace, he directed the concerned officers to expedite the process and furnish detailed reasons for the shortfall.

A key focus of the review was on the timely payment of wages to MGNREGA beneficiaries and the Aadhaar seeding status of the Job Card holders. The Deputy Commissioner also assessed the progress of the supplementary plan under MGNREGA and construction of houses under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) and Awas Plus. It was informed that out of the targeted 62,195 houses, a total of 58,607 have been completed so far. The DC directed the department to accelerate the remaining construction work to meet the set targets within the stipulated time frame.

Calling upon the officers, the Deputy Commissioner stressed the need to work with renewed commitment and zeal to meet public expectations and ensure timely delivery of services. The meeting concluded with a firm resolve to overcome existing bottlenecks and ensure effective and time-bound implementation of all rural development schemes.

The meeting was attended by ADC Rajouri, Chander Prakash; ADC Kalakote Mohd Tanvir; ADC Nowshera, Pritam Lal Thapa; ADC Koteranka , Dil Mir; ACR, Mohd Jhangir Khan; SDM Thanamandi Abid Hussain; ACD, Auqil Nuvaid; CPO, Maqsood Ahmed and other concerned officers.

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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.

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