KUPWARA: The District Development Commissioner (DDC) Kupwara,  Ayushi Sudan today chaired a review meeting of concerned officers to assess the progress of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in the district. The mission, aimed at providing functional household tap connections (FHTC) to every rural household, is one of the flagship programs of the Government of India to ensure universal access to safe and adequate drinking water.

During the meeting, the DDC reviewed the ongoing work in the district under JJM, including the status of water supply schemes, the number of households covered under FHTC, and the progress of the infrastructure being developed to ensure the sustainability and quality of water supply. It was informed in the meeting that 1.28 lakh of the total 1.56 lakh targeted households have been connected with functional tap connections.

It was also informed that out of 247 allotted Water Supply Schemes, 115 works have been completed in PHE Divisions of Kupwara & Handwara and SSD Tangdar and work is in progress to complete the rest of the schemes. Regarding Dug well works, it was informed that 14 works were allotted in the district out of which 11 stands completed, besides, 10 bore-wells were also completed. Besides, 15 water supply schemes in PHE Division Kupwara, 10 schemes in PHE Division Handwara and 5 schemes in SSD Tangdar have been commissioned under JJM.

The DDC also reviewed the progress of Rapid Sand Filtration Plants, Over Head Tanks, Pipe Networks, Electro-Mechanical schemes and Pipe availability. The DDC directed the concerned officers to ensure that all the ongoing water supply schemes and other allied works are completed within the stipulated time frame. 

She expressed her dismay over the laxity of the officers in fulfilling the targets of several schemes in their jurisdictions and warned them about strict action if the projects are not accomplished well within the timeline. District Superintendent Engineer PHE, ACD, CPO, Executive Engineers of PHE Division Kupwara & Handwara; AEEs, AEs and other concerned officers attended the meeting. 

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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.

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