UDHAMPUR: Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Minga Sherpa today convened a meeting with officers of stakeholder departments to review the status and progress of the Jal Jeevan Mission schemes in the district. The meeting was attended by Additional District Development Commissioner Jugal Kishore; Chief Planning Officer Uttam Singh and the Engineers from Jal Shakti Department.

At the outset, Executive Engineer Jal Shakti Department briefed the chair on the subdivision-wise status of the JJM schemes and the progress achieved so far. The DC inquired about the current status of JJM schemes, the number of schemes completed and commissioned, component-wise progress of civil works, extension of timelines for pending projects, status of uploading rural piped water supply schemes, division-wise progress of FHTCs and the status of forest clearance cases.

The DC emphasized the need to accelerate the pace of work under the mission to ensure that set targets are achieved within the stipulated timeframe. He directed the concerned officers to intensify monitoring of ongoing projects. The officers were further instructed to undertake regular field visits in their respective jurisdictions and monitor the progress of works on the ground level.

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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