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  • Directs timely, quality completion of projects, prompt public service delivery to public

BUDGAM: Deputy Commissioner Budgam, Athar Aamir Khan, today chaired a department-wise review meeting to assess the progress of ongoing developmental projects and implementation of Government schemes and flagship programmes across the district.

During meeting, the Deputy Commissioner reviewed the performance of key departments, including Public Works (R&B), Industries & Commerce, Power Development, Agriculture, Revenue, Sheep & Animal Husbandry, Irrigation & Flood Control, Rural Development, Jal Shakti, Social Welfare and NIC. Developmental works in the sub-divisions of Beerwah, Khansahib and Chadoora were also reviewed.

The Deputy Commissioner stressed the need to ensure maximum coverage of eligible beneficiaries under Government welfare schemes and directed all departments to intensify awareness and outreach so that no deserving beneficiary is left out.

He reviewed the progress of developmental works, digitization of revenue records and land transfers for various projects, directing officers to expedite pending works and ensure timely completion with quality standards.

Reviewing public service delivery, the Deputy Commissioner instructed officers to ensure prompt disposal of public services and grievances, regularly update departmental portals and strengthen awareness about Government schemes. He also directed the concerned departments to expedite restoration of flood-affected water supply schemes and other essential infrastructure.

At the outset, the concerned officers apprised the Deputy Commissioner of progress achieved under various sectors and coverage of beneficiaries under various welfare schemes across the district.

Among others, the meeting was attended by Additional District Development Commissioner Vivek Agarwal, Additional Deputy Commissioner Taufeeq Ahmad Gazi, General Manager DIC, Sub-Divisional Magistrates, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Assistant Commissioner Development, Assistant Commissioner Panchayat and other district officers.

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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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