BANDIPORA: District Development Commissioner (DDC) Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the progress under the District CAPEX Budget 2025–26 at the Mini Secretariat Bandipora.

During the meeting, the DC conducted a detailed review of both financial and physical progress achieved under the CAPEX Budget. It was informed that the district has achieved 70.79% cumulative financial progress, while physical progress stood at 88%, with 2009 works completed so far.

A thorough department-wise review was carried out, covering parameters including outlay, funds released, expenditure incurred, allotted cost of new works, percentage expenditure against releases, and number of bills pending at the treasury for payment.

The DDC reviewed progress across key sectors and departments, including R&B Bandipora, Sumbal and Gurez; I&FC Sumbal; PHE Bandipora and Sopore; PHE Hydraulics Bandipora, and Minor Irrigation Division Shadipora. Sectoral performance of Elementary and Secondary Education (CEO Bandipora), Health (CMO Bandipora), Youth Services & Sports, and Urban Local Bodies including Municipal Committees Bandipora, Sumbal, and Hajin was also assessed.

The DC also took stock of works executed under various funding components including Un-tied Grants, DDC Grants, BDC Grants, PRI Grants, Aspirational Block Development Scheme (ABDS). Departments such as RDD Bandipora, ACP Bandipora, Education Bandipora, Health Bandipora, JAKEDA, Ground Water Srinagar, PDD Bandipora and Sumbal, MID Shadipora, Floriculture, Handicrafts, Sheep Husbandry, Agriculture, and others were reviewed for their performance under these schemes.

Further, the progress under Samridh Seema Yojana was also evaluated, with works executed by PDD Bandipora, Forest Department, and R&B Gurez. While reviewing the performance, the DDC stressed the need for timely execution of works, optimal utilization of funds, and adherence to quality standards. She emphasized that all departments must ensure that allocated funds are translated into tangible and visible outcomes on the ground.

The DDC expressed concern over delays in some sectors and directed the concerned officers to expedite the pace of work and clear pending liabilities, including bills at the treasury level. 

The meeting was attended by Chief Planning Officer Bandipora; Superintending Engineer R&B Circle Bandipora; Assistant Commissioner Development; Assistant Commissioner Panchayat; Chief Medical Officer; Executive Engineers of various departments; and other concerned officers.

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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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