POONCH:  To review the physical and financial progress of developmental works being executed by Rural Development Department under different centrally sponsored schemes and programmes, Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Vikas Kundal chaired a meeting of concerned officers here in the Conference Hall of DC Office Complex.

At the outset of the meeting, Assistant Commissioner Development appraised the chair about the current status of different works spearheaded by RDD  Poonch besides presented a PPT on progress achieved  under the centrally sponsored schemes including MGNREGA, PMAY-G, APDP, CD & Panchayat, Labour Budget, SSY and other related schemes.

The ACD apprised that PMAY completion of district is 85%among highest in UT, more than 50%of work projected on SECURE portal have been completed under MGNREGA in FY2024-25. The department will achieve the target of Person day generation well within time. The DC emphasized transparency and accountability as central principles in RDD sector projects across the district. He laid stress on convergence with other departments in building community developmental assets.

The DC highlighted the critical importance of social audit terming it as the backbone of MGNREGA. The BDOs were instructed to ensure the completion of capex work of 2024-25 projects within the specific timeframe to avoid lapse of funds .

The Deputy Commissioner directed the ACD to monitor the departmental works on a regular basis. He further directed the ACD to grade the EPM of the BDOs according to their performances similarly Executive Engineer REW shall also rank EPM of AEEs/ AEs in line. The meeting was attended by ACD Poonch, ACP Poonch, XEN REW, BDOs, AEEs, and other RDD officials.

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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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