REASI: The Municipal Council Reasi today organised the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) – PM Awas Mela (Shehri) here at the Bus Stand, The event was held as part of the Angikaar 2025 Awareness Campaign which aims to generate awareness about the Government of India’s flagship “Housing for All” mission and to guide citizens on the benefits, eligibility and filing of application for availing the benefits.

The mela witnessed enthusiastic participation from the public. Beneficiaries and interested citizens were briefed on the step-by-step procedure for applying the PMAY–Urban scheme, including details on required documentation, eligibility criteria and the process from sanction to construction of houses.

EO Municipal Council Mohammad Ajaz Tantray interacted with the public, emphasizing that the main objective of the mela was to ensure that no eligible family is left without a pucca house. He also highlighted the provision of on-the-spot assistance to facilitate citizen participation. Information stalls were set up by Municipal Council staff to guide visitors. Awareness material was also distributed among the participants. 

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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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