DODA: District Development Commissioner (DDC), Doda Harvinder Singh today chaired a review meeting to assess the progress achieved in the district under the Jal Shakti Abhiyan – Catch the Rain (CTR) initiative. The meeting was convened to reinforce effective execution of water conservation measures and to enhance inter-departmental coordination.

The DDC reviewed the uploading of the status report of ongoing and completed works on the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari (JSJB 2.0) portal, emphasizing the importance of timely and accurate data entry for effective monitoring, transparency and accountability. The DDC directed the concerned departments to expedite the uploading process without any further lapse.

The DDC also stressed the importance of timely completion of work assignments under the Abhiyan, directing stakeholders to ensure strict adherence to timelines and ensure quality execution of works on the ground.

The meeting further reviewed awareness and outreach activities under the Catch the Rain campaign. Emphasis was laid on strengthening community participation, intensifying public outreach and conducting awareness programmes to promote rainwater harvesting, water conservation and sustainable water management at the grassroots level.

The meeting was attended by the Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Project Officer ICDS, Superintending Engineer Hydraulic Circle, Chief Planning Officer, Assistant Commissioner Development, Assistant Commissioner Panchayats, the heads of Government Degree Colleges, concerned Executive Engineers and other district officers. The Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Bhaderwah and DFO Social Forestry Doda joined the meeting virtually.

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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