POONCH: To ensure effective and inclusive planning under the District Capex Budget 2025-26, a meeting was today convened under the chairmanship of District Development Commissioner (DDC) Poonch, Vikas Kundal to review and discuss the formulation of the PRI and BDC plans for the upcoming financial year.

During the meeting, the DDC directed the concerned officers to ensure that the PRI plans are formulated after thorough grassroots-level consultations, particularly through the conduct of Gram Sabhas. He emphasized the importance of community participation in identifying priority works that are feasible, need-based and impactful.

The DDC further stressed that the proposed works should be technically sound and source-oriented with special emphasis on sectors such as water conservation, installation of solar lighting systems, setting up of smart classrooms and projects promoting environmental and financial sustainability. He added that the selection of works must aim to benefit the maximum number of people and should be completed within the stipulated time frame.

The DDC underlined the need for timely and optimal utilization of funds and directed the departments to align the proposed projects with the broader goals of equitable development across the district. He called for a focused and integrated approach to ensure that the schemes and interventions reach every corner of the district, especially remote and underserved areas.

The meeting witnessed the presence of Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC), Chief Planning Officer (CPO), Assistant Commissioner Panchayats (ACP), Assistant Commissioner Development (ACD), Executive Engineer REW and other officers. Block Development Officers (BDOs) from across the district participated in the meeting virtually.

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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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