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POONCH: Deputy Commissioner Poonch Ashok Kumar Sharma today chaired a meeting to review the implementation of District Business Reform Action Plan (DBRAP), aimed at improving the ease of doing business and strengthening the industrial ecosystem in the district. All line departments participated in the meeting and shared updates regarding the implementation status of DBRAP reforms within their respective sectors.

A detailed review of key DBRAP indicators and sector-wise performance was undertaken. The General Manager District Industries Centre (DIC) stressed the importance of timely implementation of reforms, effective inter-departmental coordination and strict adherence to timelines to achieve the targets set under DBRAP. Special focus was laid on streamlining procedures, enhancing transparency and ensuring prompt service delivery to entrepreneurs and stakeholders.

The Deputy Commissioner highlighted the need for proactive efforts by all departments to create a business-friendly environment in the district. He directed the officers to identify and remove bottlenecks, strengthen digital service delivery systems and ensure that reforms are implemented in letter and spirit.

The departments presented their progress reports, outlining achievements, challenges and future action plans. Strategies to improve performance rankings and strengthen monitoring mechanisms were also discussed in detail.

Chief Planning Officer Shamun Shakir; General Manager DIC Naheem Um Nissa Bhatti; District Mineral Officer Rahul Dev; Chief Agriculture Officer Jograj Salathia; CEO Municipality Poonch Khalil Ahmed Banday; DySP Neeraj Sharma; ARTO, Basharat Mehmood; Assistant Director FCS&CA, Adil Shabir; Headquarters Assistant to DC, Pallvi Verma; Manager KVIB/SICOP and other concerned officers.

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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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