REASI: District Development Commissioner Reasi Nidhi Malik today chaired a meeting to review the progress of District Capex Budget 2024-25 work and discuss the formulation of the District Capex Budget Action Plan for the financial year 2025-26. A detailed discussion was held on department-wise budget proposals   aimed at strengthening grassroots-level infrastructure and development.

Chief Planning Officer Narinder Gupta presented a comprehensive overview of the proposed Capex Budget through a detailed PowerPoint presentation, highlighting key projects and financial allocations.

Speaking at the meeting, DDC Nidhi Malik directed the line departments to accord top priority to the completion of ongoing works of the previous Capex Plan 2024-25, instructing that all such projects be completed within a week. She emphasized the importance of aligning the upcoming capex plan 2025-26 with actual developmental needs and instructed departments to submit detailed reports of the proposed works for verification. She directed concerned departments to ensure that all listed works are free of land disputes to avoid execution delays.

She instructed all Block Development Officers to consult public representatives of their respective blocks before finalizing the Capex Plan 2025-26. She also issued strict instructions to XENs of all executive agencies to take firm action against contractors who cause unnecessary delays in project completion. ADDC Sukhdev Singh Samyal, ACD Pardeep Kumar, Chief Medical Officer, XEN PWD and Jal Shakti, Chief Education Officer, BDOs and all concerned officers were present.

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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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