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SRINAGAR: Mission Director, Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), J&K, Khurshid Ahmad Shah, today convened a review meeting with all districts of J&K through virtual mode. The MD enquired about the details of Rural piped Water Supply Schemes where multiple schemes are providing water supply to common villages or habitations. The Mission asked the divisions to provide information on these mother-child schemes so that single IDs are created for these schemes as directed by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, National Jal Jeevan Mission. He  was assured that the requisite information in this regard will be provided soon.

The Mission Director also reviewed the division wise status of Har Ghar Jal reported and certified villages. He gave instructions regarding physically completed schemes which need to be reported in the first instance. He was informed that the gap between Functional House Hold Tap connection (FHTC) completed villages and  Har Gar Jal reported villages will be bridged.

The MD directed the districts to certify the Har Ghar Jal Reported villages by holding special Gram Sabha’s from 15th August to 2nd October 2025, on the directions of Ministry of Jal Shakti. The MD also reviewed the creation of IDs for Panchayat Secretaries for district online Dashboards under JJM. The Mission Director directed the divisions to expedite the process of on boarding of Panchayat Secretaries on District Water & Sanitation (DWSM) Dashboard being hosted by the Deputy Commissioners in their respective districts.

The meeting was attended by Superintending Engineers (Hydraulic), Executive Engineers of all Divisions, Technical Officers with Chief Engineer, PHE Jammu/Kashmir and officers of Mission Directorate, Jal Jeevan Mission, J&K.

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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