• Stresses village-wise planning, close monitoring of developmental initiatives

POONCH: District Development Commissioner (DDC) Poonch Ashok Kumar Sharma today chaired a meeting in the Conference Hall of the DC Office Complex to review the progress of Aadhi Karamayogi Abhiyan in the district.

The DDC sought detailed feedback from concerned district officers on the status of implementation, while emphasizing the importance of raising awareness among villagers about the objectives of the initiative and the developmental works undertaken by the government including improvement of road connectivity, augmentation of school infrastructure, electricity, water supply and other essential facilities.

The DDC directed officers to identify and fill the infrastructural gap by formulating comprehensive village-wise development plans. He stressed the need for close village-level monitoring and seeking of Gram Sabhas approval for all such plans to ensure community participation and transparency.

The meeting was attended by CPO, Mohammad Iqbal Zargar, PO ICDS, Khalid Hussain Wafa, ACP, PO IWMP, ACD, CEO Education, CAO, CHO, DAHO, Xen JPDCL, DSWO, DPO, DSHO, BDOs, besides block master trainers who joined virtually.

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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