UDHAMPUR: Additional District Development Commissioner Udhampur, Jugal Kishore today chaired a meeting of officers and field functionaries of the Rural Development Department to review the progress of Swachh Bharat Mission-Gramin and Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan in the district. The meeting was convened to assess the implementation status, physical and financial progress and the on-ground impact of works being executed under SBM-G and RGSA across the district.

The ADDC took detailed stock of the progress of Panchayat Ghar construction works taken up in the current financial year (2025-26). He exhorted officers and field functionaries to ensure close monitoring and timely completion of the SBM-G works to further strengthen rural sanitation.

The BDOs were instructed to identify land for the construction of a Decentralised Wastewater Treatment System (DEWATS) unit in each block by January 29, 2026. He further asked them to identify land for the construction of Faecal Sludge Treatment Plants (FSTPs) in coordination with the concerned Tehsildars. Reviewing the expenditure status on the assets, the ADDC directed for 100 percent utilization of funds by this month end.

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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