JAMMU: Mission Director, Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), J&K, Khurshid Ahmad Shah, today had a financial review of implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission in Jammu & Kashmir through virtual mode. The meeting was attended by Chief Engineer, Jal Shakti (PHE) Department besides Superintending Engineers Hydraulic circle’s and Executive Engineers of all divisions including their counterparts of Mechanical Engineering.

The Mission Director enquired about the unspent funds above one crore in Single Nodal Account (SNA) of each division. He directed the Executive Engineers to expedite the process of  payment to the firms who have satisfactorily completed the works allotted. Khurshid Shah called for synergy between the Executive Engineers and Superintending Engineers for clearing the liabilities well before the completion of financial year in March.

The Mission Director enjoined upon the officers to clear the liabilities on account of completed works which will pave way for transition to new payment system. The meeting further directed the divisions to upload the details of infrastructure created on Gati Shakti portal for which training is being imparted by National Jal Jeevan Mission to the nodal officers. The meeting concluded with directions that the next financial review will be held on weekend to monitor the progress on this account.

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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