• Stresses timeline completion, adherence to quality standards

POONCH: District Development Commissioner Poonch, Ashok Kumar Sharma today chaired a meeting of the Rural Development Department (RDD) to assess the progress of ongoing developmental works and the implementation of flagship schemes across the district. The District Development Commissioner reviewed the performance of five blocks — Poonch, NSSB, Sathra, Mandi and Loran.

Officers presented block-wise details of physical and financial achievements under key RDD schemes, including the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) and MGNREGA. The DDC emphasized the need to expedite the execution of works under MGNREGA, fast-track ongoing projects, ensure timely tendering, allotment and execution of new works to meet targets within the stipulated timeframe.

He directed the Block Development Officers of blocks with slow performance to focus on achieving targets. The Assistant Commissioner Development (ACD) and Assistant Commissioner Panchayat (ACP) were instructed to conduct physical inspections in such areas to monitor progress and ensure on-ground improvement.

Reviewing the Swachh Bharat Mission activities, the DDC instructed BDOs to impose fine on shopkeepers using polythene and intensify cleanliness and sanitation drives in their respective areas. The DDC also directed all concerned officials — including Gram Rozgar Sevaks (GRS), Panchayat Secretaries and Technical Assistants — to complete estimation of all works within 10 days and ensure that all ongoing works are physically completed within set deadlines.

Further, the DDC instructed the ACD and BDOs to complete all pending and old works within a week and submit compliance report to the DC office. He also directed them to complete e-KYC of job card holders by October 31 and finalize the labour budget under MGNREGA at the earliest.

The Executive Engineer (REW) was asked to expedite the tendering and allotment process to start the works before the onset of winter and snowfall. In addition, the DDC directed Tehsildars and BDOs to verify defaulter PMAY beneficiaries and caution them against further delay in construction of the houses.

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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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