• DC reviews progress achieved under LADP, R&R Plans

KISHTWAR: A comprehensive review meeting regarding the progress of works being executed under the Local Area Development Programme (LADP), Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative and Rehabilitation & Resettlement (R&R) Plans of the Pakal Dul, Kiru, Kwar and Ratle Hydro Power Projects was held today under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Pankaj Kumar Sharma here in the meeting Hall of the New DC Office Complex.

The Deputy Commissioner reviewed the status of the key developmental works being undertaken across the district. These included creation of a 63 MVA, 33/11 KV Receiving Station along with a 33 KV line at Hasti Kishtwar; construction of Veterinary Complex with residential accommodation at Kukerwas, Drabshalla; Development of individual high-density orchards; additional water lifting schemes; renovation of GMS Nagseni and MS Chingnana; upgradation of power distribution infrastructure in tribal areas and several other public welfare projects.

The Deputy Commissioner took a detailed review of both the physical and financial progress of ongoing as well as completed works. Stressing the importance of timely implementation, the Deputy Commissioner directed all concerned departments and executing agencies to ensure expeditious completion of projects for the larger benefit of the public.

Officers from the line departments including RDD, Education, Health, Agriculture, Youth Services & Sports, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Municipal Committee, PWD, Jal Shakti, REW RDD, Fire & Emergency Services, JPDCL and other allied departments presented updates on the current status of the works allotted to their respective departments."Any requirement of funds for priority works shall be brought to the immediate notice to my office for timely intervention and resolution," he instructed the executing departments.

The Deputy Commissioner directed the concerned executing agencies to submit Technical Sanctions (TS) of the works within stipulated timelines and emphasized fixing accountability in cases of delay. Stress was laid on accelerating pending works while maintaining quality standards and transparency in implementation.

The meeting was attended by ADDC Kishtwar Vinod Kumar Behnal, ACD Kishtwar Manoj Kumar, CEO Municipal Council Kishtwar Mirza Mumtaz Iqbal, CAO Kishtwar Kushal Chandel, CEO Kishtwar Sanjay Dogra, CHO Kishtwar Sajid Mustafa, DSHO Kishtwar Dr. Jamil Nasir, ExEns, besides other Officers and Concerned Staff.

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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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