KUPWARA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan today took a detailed tour of Handwara sub-division to take stock of various ongoing Water Supply Schemes (WSS) under Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM). She was accompanied by Executive Engineer PHE Division Handwara, CPO Kupwara, Tehsildar Handwara and other concerned officers.

During the visit, DC inspected various water supply schemes (WSSs) coming up under Jal Jeevan Mission in different areas of Handwara sub-division which include WSS Zagsundri, WSS Shahnagri, WSS Peer Khan Mohallah, WSS Villgam-Ramhall, WSS Moqdam Mohallah, WSS Magam-Neelipora, WSS Opezwani-Sirajpora and WSS Trich.  

On the occasion, DC stressed upon the concerned engineers to gear up their men and machinery and ensure completion of all ongoing water supply schemes within the stipulated time frame so that the people get clean drinking water under the ambitious Jal Jeevan Mission.

She also appreciated the department for completion of various schemes which have been tested recently including Augmentation of WSS Neelipora-Magam and WSS Khanpora. It was informed that WSS Khanpora completed at a cost of Rs.618.52 lakh shall benefit the population of 6390 souls living in the area. DC also redressed various issues and bottlenecks of some water supply schemes on the spot, and directed the concerned officers to ensure strict compliance of the timelines stipulated for completion of the JJM works.

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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