RAJOURI: Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Abhishek Sharma, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting in the VC room to assess the progress of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) and the onboarding of officers, officials, and stakeholders onto the Data Entry and Status Monitoring (DESM) dashboard. During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner laid emphasis on the timely updating and verification of login credentials for all concerned officials. He instructed the officers to ensure that login details are accurate and functional to facilitate smooth data entry and monitoring on the DESM dashboard.

A detailed review was also conducted regarding the data and progress reports submitted by the Block Development Officers (BDOs) till date. The Deputy Commissioner directed the BDOs and associated functionaries to ensure their complete onboarding onto the DESM portal within two days to avoid any delays in project monitoring and reporting.

Additional Deputy Commissioners—Tanveer Ahmed (Kalakote), Dil Mir (Kotranka) Chander Parkash (Rajouri), Ramkesh Sharma (Sunderbani), Pritam Lal Thapa (Nowshera), and SDM Thanamandi Abid Hussain joined the meeting virtually. Key officers who attended the meeting included CPO, Maqsood Ahmed; ACD, Auqil Naveed; ACP, Sheraz Chowhan; SE Jal Shakti, Dev Raj; DIO NIC, Muzzafar Mir; Executive Engineer Jal Shakti Rajouri, Sudesh Bhagat; BDO Rajouri, Pardeep Kumar; and BDO Panjgrain, Shivam Sharma.

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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Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here