UDHAMPUR: Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Saloni Rai today chaired a meeting of officers from across line departments to review the physical and financial progress recorded under the District Capex Budget 2025–26, including the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment. The meeting was attended by Additional District Development Commissioner Rajinder Singh; IAS Probationer Seerat Baji; Chief Planning Officer Uttam Singh; Assistant Commissioner Development Om Parkash and other district officers.

While reviewing the progress under SASCI, the DC directed the concerned departments to expedite the pace of work and ensure completion of all projects under the scheme by March 2026.

The DC took an extensive review of progress achieved under different components, including District Capex Budget, DDC/BDC/PRI Grants, ADP, Untied Grants and ABDP, Labour budget performance under MGNREGA etc. Department-wise performance of sectors such as Irrigation, PHE, PWD, RDD, Health, Education, JPDCL and others was also reviewed.

Emphasizing timely execution, the DC instructed all departments to ensure 100% allotment of works at the earliest and accelerate the utilization of allotted funds. She also directed Block Development Officers to prioritize the completion of pending projects in mission mode and initiate billing of completed works without delay. The DC further instructed the executing agencies to adhere strictly to timelines and conduct regular site visits to maintain quality and transparency of developmental works across the district.

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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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