In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family

KUPWARA: In order to review scheme wise progress of Water Supply schemes approved under District Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) Kupwara, the District Development Commissioner (DDC) Kupwara today convened a meeting of concerned officers here at Meeting Hall in D.C Office Kupwara.

It was informed in the meeting that out of 157382 households, 126693 households have been connected with Functional Household Tap Connection (FHTC) in the district. It was also informed that 251 works  in PHE Division Handwara, PHE Kupwara and SSD Tangdar were tendered, out of which work was started on 235 and 83 works have been completed so far.

Regarding status of Dug well works, it was informed that out of 14 works allotted in all 3 PHE Divisions of Kupwara district including SSD Tangdar, 10 works have been completed. 17 Bore-wells also stand completed in the district out of 37 allotted. It was informed that under Electro-Mechanical Schemes, 30 schemes were allotted out of which 13 schemes have been completed.

On the occasion, the DDC stressed upon the officers to ensure completion of all ongoing works within the stipulated time frame. She fixed timelines for different ongoing projects and impressed upon the concerned officers to ensure completion of these works while sticking to these timelines. While taking review of various bottlenecks coming in the way of implementation of JJM Schemes, the DDC asked the concerned officers to conduct joint inspection at the sites for resolving the issues on the spot so that the people do not suffer.

Reviewing the schemes commissioned under JJM, it was informed that 14 water supply schemes which were completed in the district have been commissioned. These schemes include WSS Machill, WSS Ganie Mohalla Mohigund Lalpora, WSS Darpora Lolab, WSS Gulgam Tangwari, WSS Athratoo, WSS Peer Khan Mohallah, WSS Menkal, WSS Magam B, WSS Shahnagri Khudi, WSS Trich, Transit Accommodation Kulangam, WSS Kundla, WSS Batlan and WSS Nechiyan Hajinar. The meeting was attended by SE Hydraulic Circle Kupwara, CPO, DFOs, Executive Engineers of PHE, I&FC, PMGSY, R&B, AEEs and other concerned officers.

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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.

— Team JK Monitor

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