Share your story and shine at JK Monitor!🌟 Welcome to JK Monitor, where every story matters and every achievement is celebrated! We invite you to share the remarkable journey of your life and showcase your accomplishments to the world. Join our exclusive interviews that honor exceptional individuals just like you. RAJOURI: Chairperson of the District Development Council (DDC) Rajouri, Advocate Naseem Liaqat today chaired a crucial meeting at Dak Bungalow Rajouri to discuss and finalize the District Capex Budget for the financial year 2025–26.
Those present in the meeting included Vice Chairperson DDC Shabir Khan; MLA Rajouri Ifthiqar Ahmed; MLA Budhal Javed Iqbal Choudhary; MLA Kalakote Thakur Randeer Singh; MLA Thanamandi Muzzafar Iqbal Khan, besides DDC Thanamandi Abdul Qayoom Mir; DDC Member Rajouri Ch. Sai Abdul Rashid; DDC Member Doongi Khalid Choudhary; DDC Member Dhangri Rameshwar Singh; DDC Member Sunderbani Rajinder Sharma; DDC Member Nowshera Manohar Singh; DDC Member Moughla Shamim Akhter; DDC Member Budhal New Nasreen Akhter; DDC Member Seri Sangeeta Sharma and DDC Member Kalakote Anita Thakur.
At the outset, Deputy CEO Sheraz Chouhan presented an overview of the proposed Capex plan. The meeting commenced with a solemn two-minute silence to pay tribute to the martyred Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Dr. Raj Kumar Thapa, who laid down his life in the line of duty during cross-border shelling.
In a heartfelt gesture to honor his service and sacrifice, it was unanimously decided that a museum/library will be established at the residential quarter of Martyr ADDC Dr. Raj Kumar Thapa. Additionally, a commemorative gate will be constructed at the entrance of the ADDC office complex as a mark of tribute. The Capex plan proposals were thoroughly deliberated upon. All plans were approved except for proposals related to R&B, PHE, Education, Health, SSY and BDCs of a few blocks, which will undergo further review and consultation.
Chairperson Advocate Naseem Liaqat underscored the importance of inclusive planning and emphasized that the consultation of MLAs and DDC members must be ensured during the formulation of developmental plans to reflect the genuine needs of the people at the grassroots level.
The participating MLAs and DDC members echoed the same sentiment, highlighting that development must remain a top priority to ensure that the public does not face inconvenience or delay in accessing basic amenities. The meeting concluded with a collective commitment to work in unison for the holistic development of Rajouri district and to uphold the legacy of those who served with dedication and sacrifice.
