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SRINAGAR: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat today convened a meeting of Officers to take review of the projects under National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) in District Srinagar. During the meeting, the DC took holistic review of the ongoing and new projects, projects facing impediments and completed projects funded by NABARD.

At the outset, the DDM NABARD through a PowerPoint presentation presented the details including sectoral distribution of sanctions and cumulative position as on 31 March, 2024, sectoral distribution of disbursements and cumulative position as on 31 March, 2024, and year wise performance- sanctions/ disbursements.

She also presented the status of RIDF in PWD, Central Kashmir Zone (Srinagar). The DC directed for preparation of estimation for 14 new projects worth 96.82 crores recommended under NABARD as discussed in the meeting. He instructed the concerned to prepare estimates of these projects forthwith so that they are ready for tendering as and when approved by government.

During the meeting, the concerned Engineers highlighted the bottlenecks hampering the progress of some of the projects. On projects facing bottlenecks, the DC directed the concerned quarters to take corrective measures and speed up the work for their early completion. He also assured of all necessary support for early project completion.

Among others, the meeting was attended by the Chief Planning Officer, S.Es of North and South, Ex. Engineers of Core, Dalgate and Bemina besides other Officers and officials.

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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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