• Instructs deptts to take concrete steps to minimize runoff & enhance rainwater harvesting efforts

KULGAM: To review the implementation and progress of the Jal Shakti Abhiyan – Catch the Rain (JSA-CTR) campaign in the district, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Athar Aamir Khan, today chaired a meeting of concerned officers, here. The meeting featured detailed discussions on ongoing initiatives, future strategies, and departmental roles to ensure effective water conservation and rainwater harvesting.

During the meeting, officers from the Rural Development, Forest, Agriculture, Irrigation, Jal Shakti, and other line departments briefed the chair on the status of ongoing water conservation initiatives. Emphasizing the importance of sustainable water management, DC urged all departments to minimize runoff and maximize water harvesting efforts.

He stressed the need for greater inter-departmental coordination to fast-track the execution of JSA-CTR projects. To enhance impact on the ground, DC instructed departments to ensure construction of a minimum of five rainwater harvesting structures per panchayat to improve groundwater recharge and rainwater storage.

He also instructed for regular cleaning, rejuvenation, and maintenance of water bodies to ensure their long-term sustainability. DC directed all concerned departments to ensure proper data uploading on the portal. The meeting was attended by the District Programme Officer, Joint Director Planning, Assistant Commissioner Revenue (ACR), Executive Engineers, Divisional Forest Officer (DFO), Chief Agriculture Officer and other concerned officers.

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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