POONCH:  Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Ashok Kumar Sharma today chaired a meeting to review the status of ongoing Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) schemes being implemented in the district.

At the outset, Executive Engineer, Jal Shakti, Vishal Thapa briefed the meeting about the total number of sanctioned schemes, their current status, including completed and ongoing works and highlighted the challenges being faced during implementation.

A detailed discussion was held on the status of water supply schemes, infrastructure augmentation, groundwater exploration and progress achieved in providing household tap connections.  The meeting also discussed proposals seeking extension of timelines for the physical completion of the schemes. The extensions have been sought due to the non-availability of funds.

The DC emphasized the need for coordinated efforts among all concerned departments to ensure timely completion of works once funding issues are resolved.

The meeting was attended by Additional District Development Commissioner, Tahir Mustafa Malik; Chief Planning Officer, Shama-un-Ahmed; Superintending Engineer, Vipan Kumar, Divisional Forest Officer, Mushtaq Choudhary; Chief Education Officer, Mukhtar Ahmed; Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Parvaiz Ahmed Khan; Wildlife Warden Rajouri–Poonch; District Social Welfare Officer, Khalil Ahmed Banday; besides Executive Engineer Jal Shakti, AEEs and JEs from Sub-Divisions Poonch, Surankote and Mendhar, AEE Mechanical, AEs and JEs, AEE and JE Ground Water 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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