RAJOURI: Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Om Prakash Bhagat today chaired a comprehensive meeting with concerned officers to discuss the progress of Data Collection Format (DCF) for Panchayat Development Index (PDI) with Line Departments.

The Panchayat Development Index (PDI) is a vital tool that measures the performance of panchayats as per Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targets. It provides a holistic and evidence-based assessment of the development status of panchayats, highlighting their strengths and weaknesses.

The PDI evaluates the performance of panchayats based on various developmental parameters from 9 departments like Education, Health, Agriculture, JJM, RDD, Revenue, Police, ICDS and FCS&CA. The meeting discussed the indicators of Panchayat Development Index in detail, which evaluate the performance of panchayats based on various development parameters.

The DC stressed the importance of early removal of bottlenecks and emphasized close coordination among departments to ensure timely updation of all indicators on the PDI portal of the district after proper validation of the data of line departments.

The meeting was attended by the GM DIC, Fareed Kohli; CPO, Maqsood Ahmed; ACP, Sheraz Chowhan; DPO, Mohammad Nawaz Choudhary; CEO Education, Mohammad Mushtaq; AD FCS&CA, Rohit Kumar; EXEN Jal Shakti Rajouri; DySP Lateef Ahmad; Ashwini Sharma; Tehsildars and other concerned 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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