REASI: Deputy Commissioner Reasi, Kumar Abhishek, today chaired a meeting of District Water and Sanitation Mission (DWSM) to review the progress of the Jal Jeevan Mission schemes in the district.

The Deputy Commissioner reviewed the assessment of Jal Ankalan carried out under the Har Ghar Jal initiative in rural areas. He directed the Stakeholder department to verify the discrepancies identified in the Jal Ankalan reports and ensure that if such issues exist on the ground, the same are rectified and removed at the earliest.

While reviewing the progress of rural water supply schemes, the Deputy Commissioner directed to constitute a committee to ensure source sustainability of piped drinking water supply schemes to maintain supply in the long run.

Emphasising the protection of water supply infrastructure, he instructed the department to install CCTV cameras at vulnerable hotspots to safeguard the assets created under the Jal Jeevan Mission.

The Deputy Commissioner further directed the officials to verify household data and identify habitations that are not yet covered under the Jal Jeevan Mission. The meeting was attended by ADDC Sukhdev Singh Samyal, SE, Hydraulic Circle, Udhampur/Reasi, CPO, ACD and other district officers.

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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