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  • Stresses timely completion of existing schemes, focus on most rain affected areas

RAJOURI: District Development Commissioner Rajouri Abhishek Sharma today chaired a comprehensive review meeting here at Dak Bungalow to assess the restoration of water supply Schemes.

During the meeting, the DDC emphasized the need to set up public stand posts in worst affected areas to ensure uninterrupted drinking water supply to the public. He also reviewed the water supply issues caused by power disruptions and directed the concerned officers to submit a list of affected areas to the Executive Engineer, PDD, for ensuring scheduled pumping operations.

Furthermore, the DDC conducted a scheme-wise review of all ongoing projects under JJM. He directed the ADC Kalakote to conduct an enquiry into the Jigni scheme and sort out issues delaying the allotment at Bhawani A Panchayat. He noted that pump rooms for nine schemes are still pending and instructed the officers to expedite their completion.

In addition, the DC directed all ADCs and SDMs to personally inspect the progress of JJM works in their respective jurisdictions at least once every fortnight to expedite the execution. He further emphasized resolving minor issues hindering the schemes nearing completion. He further directed to get all completed schemes certified by Gram Sabhas.

The meeting was attended by ADC Chander Prakash; ADC Kalakote Tanvir Ahmed; ADC Kotranka Dilmir Choudhary; ADC Nowshera Pritam Lal Thapa; SDM Thanamandi Abid Hussain; SE PWD Tilak Raj Sharma; Ex En PDD Abdul Rasheed; Ex En PWD Rajouri Aftab Anwar; Ex En PWD Nowshera Sarwar Mehmood and other district and sectoral 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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