• Emphasizes on translating Budget announcements into tangible outcomes on the ground

SRINAGAR: As a follow-up to the Budget Announcements for implementation during 2026–27, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a high-level meeting at the Civil Secretariat here to fast-track implementation of key Budget initiatives, with a focus on timely delivery of welfare measures for the people of Jammu & Kashmir.

The meeting was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary; Ministers Sakina Itoo, Javed Rana, Javid Dar and Satish Sharma; Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani; Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo; Additional Chief Secretary to CM Dheeraj Gupta, Additional Chief Secretaries of Jal Shakti,, Public Works and Finance, besides all Administrative Secretaries, senior officers of the Finance Department, heads of departments and other concerned officials.

At the outset, Additional Chief Secretary, Finance, Shailendra Kumar, briefed the Chief Minister, outlining the status of various Budget announcements across departments under different grants and status submitted by the departments.

Administrative Secretaries briefed the Chief Minister on the progress achieved so far and the action taken by their respective departments in implementing the Budget proposals.

Departments reviewed during the meeting included General Administration, Planning, Development & Monitoring, Information, Science & Technology, Power Development, School Education, Law, Justice & Parliamentary Affairs, Finance, Agriculture Production, Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Culture, Public Works, Jal Shakti, and Housing & Urban Development.

During the deliberations, the Chief Minister issued a series of directions aimed at expediting implementation, strengthening inter-departmental coordination, and ensuring strict adherence to timelines. He stressed the importance of translating Budget announcements into tangible outcomes on the ground, with a focus on efficiency, transparency and public welfare. He also called for equitable development across all regions in terms of funding and resource allocation.

Reiterating the government’s commitment to development and good governance, the Chief Minister directed all departments to closely monitor progress and remove bottlenecks to ensure that the benefits of Budget provisions reach the people in a timely manner.

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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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