SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, on Monday directed the concerned agencies to expedite the development of inundation model for flood zoning in Kashmir especially regarding floods with a recurrence interval of once in twenty-five years.

Highlighting the significance of availability of the model, the Divisional Commissioner emphasized that it is critical for enabling the administration to undertake effective planning and response measures to minimize the impact of major floods occurring in a 25-year cycle.

He instructed the consultant engaged by the Jammu and Kashmir Economic Reconstruction Agency (JKERA) to define a clear timeline for the completion of the model, ensuring high levels of accuracy and reliability.

During the meeting, it was informed that the consultancy is presently working on a hydrological model for major floods with a recurrence interval of once in hundred years. Meanwhile, the Divisional Commissioner directed the Irrigation and Flood Control (I&FC) Department to obtain digitized maps of Anchar Lake and Wular Lake from the Chief Conservator of Forests to facilitate the identification and delineation of river basins.

The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioners, the Chief Executive Officer JKERA, Assistant Commissioner Central,  Executive Engineers of I&FC, officers from JKWRRA and representatives from Kashmir University.

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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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