POONCH: Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Vikas Kundal today held a review meeting to assess the progress of eKYC of Ration Cards and other schemes of the Food Civil Supplies and Consumers Affairs Department. The Assistant Director FCS&CA Poonch gave a detailed presentation regarding the functioning of the department. A thorough discussion ensued regarding the status of stock, supply distribution, grievance redressal mechanism and other relevant matters, during the meeting.

The Assistant Director FCS&CA informed that the district boasts ample reserves of essential commodities such as wheat, rice, LPG, petrol and diesel. To ensure widespread accessibility, the department utilizes seven stores and 167 fair price shops and 20 Government sale depots for ration distribution. The Deputy Commissioner reviewed the status of e-KYC/NFSA/Non-NFSA & PMFSS schemes focusing on three categories including Non- Priority Households (NPHH), Priority Households (PHH) and Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY).

 He reviewed e-KYC reports from each tehsil and stressed all TSO’s to ensure 100% completion of e-KYC registration under their jurisdiction and also directed ACR Poonch, SDM Surankote, SDM Mendhar and tehsildars to review the progress of e-kyc dealer wise/ FPS wise in their respective jurisdiction and ensure 100% completion of e-kyc at the earliest. The Deputy Commissioner also reviewed the status of Aadhaar seeding, construction of Government Food Store Balakote, staff strength, rationalization of manpower and addressed issues of employees.

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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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