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

JAMMU: The government today reiterated that the irrigation network in Khansahib Constituency remains robust and fully functional, with extensive works being carried out over the past three years to strengthen canals, khuls and irrigation infrastructure. The Government stated that all the major irrigation canals in the constituency remained operational during the last irrigation season, ensuring smooth water supply to the farmers.

Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest Ecology, Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana said that a comprehensive set of works has been executed under various schemes between 2023–24 and 2025–26. Javed Rana was replying to a question raised by MLA Khansahib, Saif-ud-din Bhat regarding the irrigation facilities.

The Minister informed that during 2023–24, works worth ₹62.68 lakh were taken up, of which, ₹50.59 lakh have been utilized, achieving full physical completion in all the fields cases. Similarly, in 2024–25, works amounting ₹31.28 lakh were undertaken with ₹ 22.83 lakh expended and all projects reported as fully completed.

For the ongoing 2025–26 financial year, works worth ₹54.62 lakh have been initiated, with ₹46.74 lakh already utilized. It was informed that majority of these projects have been completed while the remaining are at various stages of progress. The executed works included construction of guide walls, restoration and lining of canals, strengthening of vulnerable spots, leakage plugging, and development of irrigation channels across key locations such as Zani Canal, Lani Canal, Suresh Canal, Gogaldara Khul, Maninar Khul and others.

The Government further highlighted that major projects like Lad-Shanger Canal and Kenz Khul have been completed under NABARD funding, significantly enhancing the irrigation capacity and resilience in the constituency.

Reaffirming its commitment, the Government said sustained investments and targeted interventions are being undertaken to modernize the irrigation infrastructure, safeguard agricultural productivity and mitigate flood risks in Khansahib.

Rana also provided details of projects of various canals of Khansahib Constituency that have already been completed or near completion under NABARD/Languishing / PMKSY.

Providing details about the status of major irrigation projects in Khansahib Constituency, the Government informed that several key canals have been completed or are nearing completion under various schemes. Kenz Khul and Lad-Shanger have been fully completed under the Languishing and NABARD schemes, respectively.

Similarly, Suresh Khul, Maninar Khul and Gogaldara Khul have achieved 100% physical progress under PMKSY. Now Khul stands at an advanced stage of completion with 87% progress while work on Malla Khul is ongoing with 35% progress.

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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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