SRINAGAR: The House Committee constituted by the  Speaker, J&K Legislative Assembly to “probe the alleged irregularities in the implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in J&K” today  conducted an On-Spot Inspection of the Water Supply Scheme Kachwari in Khansahib Constituency of District Budgam.

Hasnain Masoodi, Chairman, House Committee-JJM was accompanied by Mr. Ali Mohammad Dar, MLA, Shri R.S. Pathania, MLA and Mr. Rafiq Ahmad Naik, MLA Hon’ble Members of the Committee, besides MLA Khansahib Mr. Saif-ud-din Bhat also joined the Committee during inspection.  During the inspection of WSS Kachwari, the local inhabitants of the Kachwari hamlet interacted with the visiting Committee and a few of them alleged that the Department has failed to provide safe drinking water to the habitation despite huge investments.

The Managing Director, Jal Jeevan Mission and Chief Engineer, PHE Kashmir who were also accompanying the Committee during the said inspection apprised it that the area is being provided safe and adequate drinking water and to achieve the fixed targets in respect of FHTCs  approximately an amount of Rs. 7.0 crore have been spent for laying a pipeline over a distance of more than 11 kilometres upto a spring which serves as source for the said Scheme. The fact was also acknowledged by the majority of the locals present there, thereafter, the Committee inspected under construction WSS-Sheikh-ul-Alam Mehjoor in Basnatnag.

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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