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

The DDC conducted a detailed sector-wise review of ongoing and upcoming developmental projects. During the meeting, the Executive Engineer PWD (R&B) and Executive Engineer PMGSY presented detailed briefings on the physical and financial status of works approved under various heads, including PWD Roads, DDC Grants, Health, Secondary Education, NFB, Untied Funds, ULB, CDF, TSP Roads, YSS, Fisheries, Forest Protection Force, Archaeology, Education M&R and other sectors.

The DDC also reviewed progress under NABARD-Roads, Samagra, PMAAGY, BADP, NABARD-AH, Tourism, Apni Mandi Horticulture, SASCI and Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan among other developmental initiatives and stressed the need for early completion of all works. The meeting also discussed major infrastructure projects including the Mini Secretariats at Mendhar and Poonch, motorable bridges and other key works.

While accessing the status of roads, bridges and other developmental works, the DDC reviewed completion timelines, tendering status and conducted a division-wise assessment of projects under PWD (R&B) and PMGSY. He stressed on the importance of enhancing expenditure, expediting implementation and ensuring completion of all projects within stipulated timelines. He also directed concerned departments to accelerate the pace of execution and closely monitor progress.

The meeting was attended by CPO Shama Un Ahmed, SE PWD (R&B), Mehmood Ahmed, DFO (Territorial), Mushtaq Ahmed, Executive Engineer PMGSY Poonch, Mendhar & Surankote, CEO  Mukhtar Ahmed Manhas, CMO, Dr. Parvaiz Ahmed Khan, DYSSO Mohd. Qasim, CEO Municipality Poonch Khalil Ahmed Banday, EO Municipality Surankote 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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