SRINAGAR: In order to review the progress on implementation of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY-U 2.0) in the District, the Deputy Commissioner(DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo  and Commissioner Srinagar Municipal Corporation(SMC), Faz Lul Haseeb today held a joint meeting of  Revenue and SMC Officers here at Meeting Hall of the DC Office Complex.

The meeting was among others attended by Chief Planning Officer, Fayaz Ahmad Dar, Joint Commissioner SMC, Nuzhat Khurshid, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Umar Gulzar, all Tehsildars, SMC Ward Officers, and Officers from J&K Housing Board.

At the outset, the Deputy Commissioner & SMC Commissioner took a detailed appraisal about the implementation of the PMAY-Urban scheme in the District and assessed the status of registration of beneficiaries made under the scheme in Srinagar till date. Stakeholder Departments were directed  to expedite the process of verification of the cases to ensure that not a single genuine beneficiary is left out from the scheme. Stress was also laid on maintaining utmost transparency and accountability ensuring timely disposal of the cases.

Stressing adherence to the established verification mechanism, the DC & Commissioner SMC urged Departments to act promptly in line with scheme guidelines. The DC & Commissioner SMC emphasized upon seamless interdepartmental coordination in disposal of cases of the genuine beneficiaries. Earlier, Joint Commissioner SMC briefed the meeting about the present status with regard to execution of the PMAY-U in Srinagar District.

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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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