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KUPWARA: Additional Secretary, Rural Development & Panchayati Raj (RDD&PR), Waseem Raja, undertook a tour of Machil Block in Kupwara district  and inspected various ongoing development works being executed under different schemes.

During the visit, he reviewed the progress of works on the ground and stressed upon timely completion, quality execution and effective monitoring, particularly in view of the approaching winter.

The visit provided an opportunity to assess the implementation of rural development initiatives in the challenging border and hilly terrain of Machil valley and to identify areas requiring focused intervention.

He also interacted with local residents in villages close to the Line of Control (LoC) and listened to their concerns and developmental needs. During the visit, emphasis was laid on timely completion, quality execution and effective monitoring of works, particularly in view of the approaching winter.

Additional Secretary appreciated the innovative approach adopted for the implementation of VB-GRAM G at Malik Bela, the last village close to the Line of Control (LoC). He also inspected the geotagged PMAY-G houses and interacted with the beneficiaries.

The Additional Secretary further inspected the playground at Machil, constructed under MGNREGA, and reviewed the ongoing flood-protection crate works aimed at safeguarding the area from flood-related damage.

Earlier, on reaching Machil, the Additional Secretary chaired a meeting of officers and field functionaries of the Machil Block  to review block wise progress on various ongoing development works, payments made to labourers and other progress indicators under VBGRAM G, PMAY-G and district Capex. The Additional Secretary was accompanied by ACD Kupwara, Abdul Rashid, BDO Machil, Mohammad Rafiq Poswal, and other officers.

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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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