SRINAGAR: Mission Director (MD) Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), Khurshid Ahmad Shah today reviewed the implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission in twin districts of Ganderbal and Budgam in his office chambers at Civil Secretariat, Srinagar. The meeting follows a series of interactions held by the MD to assess the overall position regarding various components of JJM.

Detailed presentations were given by the concerned officers about the status of ongoing works in their respective divisions. The chair was apprised that 61 works related to nine schemes are going on in the Ganderbal districts which have been saturated already but works related to uncovered and new habitations are going on in full swing.

Regarding Budgam district, the MD was informed that 163 schemes were taken up under JJM out of which 101 schemes have been completed. The chair was assured that remaining schemes will be completed within the set timelines. The chair was also informed that Divisional and Sub- divisional control rooms have been established for grievance redressal in Budgam District.

The MD directed the Executive Engineers and field officers to speed up the pace of works being executed and assured them full support of Mission Directorate to achieve the set targets. The meeting was attended by the Executive Engineers of Civil Divisions, besides their counterparts in Mechanical and Ground Water Divisions. The Sub-Divisional officers were also attending the meet.

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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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