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KULGAM: In order to review the implementation and progress under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)-Urban in the district, a meeting of the Officers of line Departments was today held under the chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Athar Amir Khan at mini-secretariat, here. At the outset, the DC took a detailed appraisal of the implementation of PMAY-Urban scheme in all the Municipal Committees of the district.

With regard to the target achieved under Beneficiary Led Individual House Construction (BLC), the meeting was informed that a  total of 1046 houses were sanctioned under PMAY-U  out of which 519 houses stand completed and 358 houses are under construction. District Coordinator PMAY-U Kulgam informed that 47 beneficiaries were provided advance mobilization.

During the meeting, concerned apprised  about release of installments to the verified beneficiaries and expenditure made so-far under the scheme.  The DC directed the concerned Officers to ensure that the scheme guidelines are followed in letter and spirit so that all genuine eligible beneficiaries are covered under the PMAY-U scheme in the district.

He impressed upon the field functionaries to follow the robust mechanism already put in place to ensure immediate verification and processing of cases at each stage of construction and consequent disbursement of payments to the verified beneficiaries under the scheme. He also instructed the concerned to ensure completion of all houses within stipulated time.

ADDC, Bashir Ahmad Wani; Joint Director Planning, Zahid Sajjad; DSEO, Suhail Ahmad, Tehsildars, EOs, District Coordinator PMAY(U) and other concerned officers attended the meeting.

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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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