POONCH: Deputy Commissioner Vikas Kundal today chaired a meeting to review the progress achieved under the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan. The meeting was convened to assess the implementation status of tribal welfare schemes and infrastructure development projects in the district. A PowerPoint presentation was given by the Chief Planning Officer, outlining progress under various schemes. A total of 17 departments and 25 schemes were reviewed.

  The Deputy Commissioner directed for 100 percent saturation of all tribal welfare schemes in all 58 tribal villages, including those under the Tribal Sub Plan (TSP) and PM Adi Adarsh Gram Yojana. He further stressed on addressing financial liabilities on priority to facilitate smooth execution of the schemes. As part of the campaign, Gram Sabhas are being conducted in all identified villages to review the implementation, identify gaps and take corrective measures.

 The Deputy Commissioner stressed on the presence of all line departments  at the special Gram Sabhas being held on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, for real time coordination and resolution. The meeting was attended by the ADDC, CPO, XENs, DSWO, AD CAPD, BDOs and other senior officers of the district.

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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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