GANDERBAL: Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore, along with Mission Director, Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), J&K UT, Khursheed Ahmad Shah, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the progress of JJM works in the district. The meeting held in the Conference Hall of the Mini Secretariat Ganderbal, the Executive Engineer, Jal Shakti Division Ganderbal, briefed the chair on the current status and progress of JJM works across the district.

The Deputy Commissioner in his address, enjoined upon the officers to make concerted efforts for removing bottlenecks of all ongoing works within the stipulated time frame. He highlighted the efforts of the District Administration in resolving various issues arising during the execution of JJM works and impressed upon the officers that any pending land related or other administrative issues must be promptly brought to the attention of District Administration for quick resolution in coordination with the concerned departments.

The MD fixed timelines for execution of different works and directed the concerned officers to prioritize the commissioning of schemes which have achieved significant progress. The meeting was informed that maximum house holds have been provided with Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTCs) in the district. The DC enjoined upon officers to give a renewed push to enhance pace of providing remaining Functional House Hold Tap Connections (FHTCs) in the district.

The officers also reviewed the schemes being executed through District Capex, Nabard, National Rural Drinking Water Program (NRDWP), Jammu & Kashmir Infrastructure Development Finance Corporation (JKIDFC), uploading of project data on the Gati Shakti Portal, and updates on water quality testing and monitoring mechanisms. The Meeting was attended by Superintendent Engineer Hydraulic Circle Srinagar/ Ganderbal,  Executive Engineer Jal Shakti Rural Water Supply Division, Ganderbal, officers of Line departments 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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