RAMBAN: Deputy Commissioner Ramban Mohammad Alyas Khan today chaired a meeting of district officers to review the implementation of employment and Beneficiary-Oriented Schemes in the district.

The meeting was attended by CPO Dr. Shakeeb Ahmed Rather, ACD Mohammad Ashfaq, GM DIC Ravinder Anand and officers from key departments including Health, Education, Labour, Employment, Social Welfare, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, ICDS, JPDCL, EDI, Municipal Council and others.

The Deputy Commissioner laid emphasis on the saturation of schemes such as PMAY-G, PMAY-U, MGNREGA, HADP, Mission YUVA, ABHA ID, PM Surya Ghar – Muft Bijli Yojna, scholarships, pensions, ICDS, Social Welfare Schemes, Agriculture and Horticulture programs, Livestock Development initiatives, Rural Livelihoods Mission, skill development and self-employment initiatives. He directed officers to work in mission mode to ensure that benefits reach all eligible beneficiaries in a hassle-free manner. He also reviewed the functioning of Education and other departments. 

Stressing on public outreach, accountability and field monitoring, the DC instructed officers to expedite pending cases, and intensify awareness campaigns at the grassroots level. He directed departments to work in close coordination and adopt proactive measures to maximize coverage under various schemes.

The Deputy Commissioner directed the Chief Education Officer to update the data on UDISE attendance system for proper monitoring and to launch a vibrant enrolment drive by mobilizing teachers to ensure that no single child in the district remains out of school. He further instructed departments to jointly organize awareness programmes to sensitize people about the welfare schemes and submit regular progress reports for effective monitoring and evaluation.

The meeting also deliberated on challenges faced by departments in implementation of the self-employment and Beneficiary Oriented Schemes and measures to resolve the same.

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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