• Emphasises timely completion of projects, strict adherence to quality standards

POONCH: District Development Commissioner Poonch Ashok Kumar Sharma today chaired a meeting in the Conference Hall of the DC Office to assess the progress of the developmental works across the district. The meeting deliberated upon key developmental sectors including District Capex, PRI and DDC grants, Education, Health, PHE, NFB, Youth Services & Sports, SSY, ABDO, APDP, and the overall status of developmental initiatives.

During the review, the District Development Commissioner examined the status of tendering under District Capex Budget and directed the concerned officers to expedite the process at the earliest. He also reviewed the progress on roads and bridges along with completed, ongoing, and pending works across the district.

The DDC instructed the Executive Engineer JPDCL to enhance public awareness about the PM Surya Muft Bijli Yojana and ensure increased installation of solar panels. He further stressed upon accelerating the pace of household tap water connections under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) to achieve set targets in a time-bound manner.

While emphasising the importance of adhering to quality standards, the DDC directed officers to remove bottlenecks and ensure the timely completion of all projects for the benefit of the public. The meeting was attended by Chief Planning Officer, Mohd Iqbal Zargar, SE PWD (R&B) K.K. Atri, SE Hydraulic Rajiv Kumar, XENs of PWD, PMGSY, JPDCL, REW, Jal Shakti, EO Municipality, DYSSO, DHO, 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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