SRINAGAR: Mission Director, Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), Khurshid Ahmad Shah, today convened a review meeting regarding working of District Project Management Units (DPMUs) of J&K through virtual mode. The meeting was attended by Technical Advisor Kashmir and Jammu along with Technical Officers and I/C DPMUs.

The Mission Director was informed that creation of IDs for Panchayat functionaries is ongoing which will pave the way for creation of Online Dashboards in each district under JJM. He urged the DPMUs to expedite the process so that the information related to implementation of JJM is readily available in public domain, ensuring transparency in the works being executed under JJM.

The Mission Director conducted a comprehensive review of the Har Ghar Jal certification progress in villages. He directed the District Programme Management Units (DPMUs) to expedite the reporting of Har Ghar Jal villages, ensuring prompt resolution of any minor issues that may arise during the certification process. He also had a district wise review of water quality issues affecting the tapped sources or drilled bore wells. He was informed that quality issues, wherever encountered, are being resolved by identifying and tapping the alternate sources.

He directed the DPMUs to ensure that water testing in Schools and Anganwadi Centres is done twice every month as per the new direction regarding water quality surveillance protocol. Khurshid Shah also discussed the Geo tagging of assets and sources. He directed the DPMUs to complete the process of Geo tagging within the set timelines.

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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