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UDHAMPUR: Mission Director (MD) Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) J&K Khurshid Ahmad Shah today reviewed the progress of water supply schemes in district Udhampur while chairing a meeting of the stakeholder government functionaries, here today. The meeting was attended by Superintending Engineer Udhampur circle, Executive Engineer, PHE Division Udhampur, officers of Mission Directorate, AEEs and JEs.

The meeting was apprised of the status of the ongoing schemes in the district through a detailed PowerPoint presentation. It was informed there are 161 JJM Water Supply schemes under execution in the district. The components involved in execution of these schemes include Dug wells, Bore wells, Rapid Sand Filtration Plants (RSFP), Over Head Tanks (OHT), Slow Sand Filtration Plants (SSFP) and Pipe Networks. ā€œOf 430 allotted works pertaining to PHE Division Udhampur, 199 have been completed so far and work is in progress on remaining projects,ā€ the meeting was told

The chair was informed that out of 99,928 households, 79,081 households have been provided with Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTC). The Mission Director enjoined upon officers to give a renewed push to the process to provide Functional Tap Connections (FHTCs) to remaining Households in the district. He stressed upon officers to certify the remaining Har Ghar Jal reported villages as per the protocol set by National Jal Jeevan Mission (NJJM).

The MD was also informed that out of 7987 KM pipeline laid, 6168 KM stand mapped on PM Gati Shakti portal. Similarly 304 Sources and 381 water supply assets stand Geo tagged. The MD directed the concerned officers to complete the mapping and geotagging of remaining Sources and assets, so that information related to creation of infrastructure and schemes is put in public domain. "This will ensure works are being executed in a transparent manner with community participation in planning, execution and monitoring of water supply assets, which is the core motive of Jal Jeevan Mission," he said.

Later, a delegation of contractors involved in the implementation of JJM in the district met the Mission Director and apprised him about the mounting liabilities. The MD assured them full support in conveying their genuine demands to the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), GOI.

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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.

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