• Directs to bridge gap between physical achievements & financial expenditure

SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg today reviewed the functioning of the Jal Shakti (PHE) Department, progress of ongoing schemes, and winter preparedness in a meeting with senior officers of the department.

Concerned officials of the department presented an overview of gravity and lift water supply schemes, filtration plants, DG sets, and the status of key programmes including AMRUT 2.0, Jal Jeevan Mission, and Har Ghar Jal. They also shared updates on the physical and financial progress of various works.

On the occasion, Garg instructed the department to speed up completion of ongoing projects to bridge the gap between physical achievements and financial expenditure.

 To improve water supply in tail-end areas of Srinagar, he called for the construction of overhead tanks and emphasized enhancing the fleet of water tankers to ensure uninterrupted supply during winter disruptions. He also directed the Chief Engineer to ensure sufficient POL availability in all divisions.

Stressing financial accountability, the Div Com ordered 100% bill recovery from commercial establishments and urban consumers. He further directed officers to ensure that quality water is supplied to the public from all the sources and schemes. The meeting was attended by the Chief Engineer Jal Shakti, SEs, Executive Engineers, and other concerned officers.

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A Profound Loss: JK Monitor Mourns the Passing of Founding Chairman Dr. Priya Ranjan

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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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