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POONCH: District Development Commissioner Poonch, Ashok Kumar Sharma today chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the physical and financial progress under the District Capex Budget 2025–26 along with Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) and UT Sector schemes.

The DDC conducted a detailed sector-wise review of ongoing and upcoming developmental works across the district. Key projects reviewed included the Parnai Power Project, solar panel installations, major PWD works, PMGSY and NABARD road projects, blacktopping works, irrigation and flood control measures, road and bridge works.

Special emphasis was laid on the tendering and allotment process, with the DDC stressing the need for expeditious tendering and allotment to avoid delays. He also reviewed the status of handpumps across the district. All the Executive Engineers briefed the DDC on the status of executed, ongoing and completed works in their respective departments.

Emphasizing timely execution, the DDC directed all departments and executing agencies to expedite the pace of work and ensure completion of projects within the stipulated timelines. He underscored the importance of achieving both physical and financial targets, calling for optimal utilization of available funds to strengthen overall developmental outcomes in the district.

The DDC urged officers to work with dedication and close inter-departmental coordination to address bottlenecks and accelerate progress across all sectors. The meeting was attended by the Chief Planning Officer, Shama Un Ahmed, SE PWD (R&B), Mehmood Ahmed, SE Hydraulic Circle Poonch, Vipan Kumar, ACD, Shakeel Ahmed, ACP, Rakesh Kumar, CEO, Mukhtar Manhas, CMO, Dr. Parvaiz Ahmed Khan, CEO Municipality, Khalil Ahmed Banday, Tehsildar Headquarters, Pallvi Verma, XEN PWD (R&B), XEN PMGSY, XEN REW, XEN JPDCL, XEN Ground Water 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.

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