• Directs timely disposal of PMAY 2.0 Cases

BARAMULLA: Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Baramulla, Pranjal J. Hazarika, today chaired a review meeting to assess the progress of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana–Urban (PMAY-U) in the district. The meeting reviewed the physical and financial progress achieved under the scheme, the status of beneficiary verification, the progress of PMAY 2.0, and the recovery of funds from beneficiaries who have failed to commence construction despite receiving the first installment under PMAY-U.

The ADDC directed the concerned officers to expedite the recovery process in accordance with the prescribed guidelines and ensure strict monitoring of such cases. Reviewing the implementation of PMAY 2.0, the ADDC directed all concerned officers to complete and process all pending cases for sanction within one month. He emphasized timely verification of applications and close coordination among the concerned departments to ensure that eligible beneficiaries receive the benefits of the scheme without delay.

Tehsildars, Executive Officers of Municipal Councils and Municipal Committees, along with other concerned officers, attended the meeting and presented updates on the progress of PMAY-U and PMAY 2.0 in their respective jurisdictions.

The ADDC instructed all concerned officers to regularly monitor the implementation of the scheme, dispose of pending cases in a time-bound manner, and ensure the effective implementation of PMAY-U across all Urban Local Bodies in the 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.

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