BARAMULLA: The District Development Commissioner (DDC) Baramulla, Minga Sherpa, today chaired a meeting at the DC office, here to review the progress of works under the District Capex Budget 2024-25, Aspirational Block, Aspirational Panchayat, SSY and other key sectors of public importance.

During the meeting, heads of various departments, including R&B, Animal Husbandry, Health and Education presented detailed updates on the status of works, including those allotted, tendered, and completed. The DDC conducted a comprehensive sector-wise review to assess the progress of developmental initiatives across the district.

Despite the ongoing winter season, Minga Sherpa directed all departments to maintain momentum and ensure timely completion of projects within the allocated time frame. He stressed the importance of meeting developmental targets for the financial year 2024-25 and urged departments to achieve maximum expenditure utilization by the end of December.

The DDC emphasized the need to ensure steady progress across all projects to achieve balanced development in the district. The review highlighted significant physical and financial progress, with many works completed and others in advanced stages of execution. The administration reaffirmed its commitment to delivering on developmental goals and ensuring effective implementation of public welfare projects despite seasonal challenges.

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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.

— Team JK Monitor

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