• DC calls for strict action against beneficiaries who availed the first installment but failed to start construction

BARAMULLA: To review the status and implementation of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, Urban (PMAY-U) and Gramin (PMAY-G) in the district, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Baramulla, Minga Sherpa chaired a meeting here, today.

During the meeting, DC emphasised on timely geo-tagging of assets, release of installments, and monitoring of construction works under the scheme. He directed the officers to ensure strict action against beneficiaries who have availed the first installment but failed to start construction, adding that recovery proceedings must be initiated in such cases.

Reviewing PMAY-G, it was informed that a total of 29,869 registrations have been recorded in the district, including those under Awaas and self-surveyed beneficiaries. The process of affidavit submission, title clearance, and applicant verification was also discussed in detail.

DC further stressed on expediting completion of pending houses to achieve saturation targets. He also directed the concerned officers to monitor quarter renovation cases and ensure transparency, accountability, and timely delivery of benefits to genuine beneficiaries.

Chief Planning Officer Baramulla, Nissar Ahmad; Assistant Commissioner Development, Chaudhary Mudasir Hussain; Executive Officers of MCs and other concerned officers and officials attended the meeting.

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.

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