• Stresses on timely delivery, transparency & last-mile coverage  

POONCH: District Development Commissioner (DDC) Poonch Ashok Kumar Sharma today chaired a review meeting in the DC Office Conference Hall to assess the implementation of key beneficiary-oriented welfare schemes and financial inclusion initiatives in the district.

The heads of stakeholder departments presented detailed progress reports on flagship schemes such as PMAY-G, PMFBY, PM SVANidhi, PM Vishwakarma Yojana, Smart Kisan Credit Cards, Farmer Skilling Programs, SHG formation, HADP, IHHLs, Daksh Kisan, AIF, PMEGP and Poshan Tracker. Status of urban housing under PMAY (Urban) was also reviewed.

The DDC evaluated the progress of household tap water connections under Jal Jeevan Mission, NFSA/NPHH ration card distribution, and the functioning of the FCS & CA Department. The Deputy Commissioner directed the Xen JPDCL to scale up solar panel installations and spread awareness about the PM Muft Bijli Yojana.

Health indicators including institutional deliveries, low birth weight, and implementation of JSY/JSSK schemes were discussed. The Education Department was instructed to fast-track school infrastructure projects including construction of toilets, provision of drinking water and electrification. Revenue and Social Welfare departments reported on certificate issuance (OBC, ST, RBA, EWS, Domicile), scholarships, Ladli Beti, State Marriage Assistance and pension schemes.

The Animal and Sheep Husbandry Department was directed to ensure 100% coverage of Artificial Insemination and vaccinations. Emphasizing transparency and timely services delivery, the DDC urged all departments to maintain beneficiary records and remove procedural bottlenecks for efficient execution of schemes.

The meeting was attended by ADDC, PO ICDS, CPO,  Gen. Manager DIC, ACP, Dy. Director, Employment, ACD/ EO Municipality, ACR, CAHO, DSHO, CAO, CHO, Xen JPDCL, BDO/DIO, Tehsildar Hqr, AD FCS&CA, LDM besides other concerned officers.

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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