UDHAMPUR: Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Minga Sherpa today chaired a review meeting of officers from various line departments to assess the progress of projects being executed under the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund of NABARD in the district.

The meeting was attended by Chief Planning Officer Uttam Singh and officers of the concerned line departments. At the outset, DDM, NABARD, Dr. Sidharth delivered a detailed PowerPoint presentation highlighting the progress of ongoing RIDF projects across different sectors in the district.

While reviewing the physical and financial progress of the projects, the Deputy Commissioner directed the executing agencies to ensure the timely completion of all works within the timelines prescribed by NABARD. He emphasized the need to expedite the execution of slow-moving projects and remove bottlenecks to achieve the desired targets.

DC further instructed the executing agencies to maintain close coordination with the concerned line departments, keep them regularly updated on the status of the projects and ensure effective monitoring for their smooth and quality execution.

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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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