KATHUA: Deputy Commissioner Kathua Rajesh Sharma today chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the progress and implementation status of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) Rural and Urban areas of the district.

The meeting, held in the conference hall of the DC Office Complex was attended by ADDC Surinder Mohan Sharma; ACD Akhil Sadotra; CEO Municipal Council Amit Sharma; Executive Officers of Urban Local Bodies, BDOs, and representatives from the Rural Development Department and Housing for All Mission.

The Deputy Commissioner took a sector and the block wise review of achievements under PMAY-Gramin and PMAY-Urban and stressed on timely completion of pending housing units and prompt disbursal of financial assistance to eligible beneficiaries.

Highlighting the goal of Housing for All under the PMAY initiative, the DC directed officers to expedite identification and verification of beneficiaries to ensure no deserving family is left out. He also emphasized on achieving 100% Aadhaar seeding of all beneficiaries within two months to eliminate any possibility of duplication. The DC assured full support to executing agencies and urged coordinated efforts to achieve saturation under PMAY in the district.

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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