• Calls for urgent action to accelerate Water Supply Projects

POONCH: Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Vikas Kundal today chaired a meeting to review the progress of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) projects in the district, focusing on both physical and financial achievements.

The meeting, held in the conference hall of the DC Office Complex, began with updates from the XEN Jal Shakti Department and the SE Jal Shakti, detailing the status of 132 Public Health Engineering (PHE) schemes across the sub-divisions of Poonch, Mendhar, and Surankote. Of these, 30 schemes have been completed, while the remaining projects are currently underway.

Discussions centered around ongoing water supply schemes, Deputy Commissioner directing executing agencies to expedite their efforts to meet project deadlines. He emphasized the necessity of conducting on-site inspections to ensure work quality and to identify barriers hindering progress.

Highlighting the JJM as a flagship initiative aimed at providing water access to all households, the DC urged officers to collaborate effectively to facilitate the smooth execution of projects. He stressed the importance of cooperation between the Jal Shakti Department, contractors, and other stakeholders to address any challenges faced.

The Deputy Commissioner concluded by underscoring a focused, target-driven approach to complete projects within specified timelines. Various issues that could impede the swift completion of projects were discussed, with a clear instruction for timely completion and goal achievement under the mission.

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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.

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