• Asks for expeditious execution, completion of vital projects

JAMMU: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, today directed the district administration, Poonch, to expedite ongoing developmental works, with focus on projects being executed under the Jal Jeevan Mission.

Highlighting that Jal Jeevan Mission is the top priority of Union Government and JK administration, Javed Rana enjoined upon the officers that no lackadaisical approach will be tolerated while carrying out different works under this prestigious project.

Taking serious notice of delays in execution of certain developmental projects, he instructed them to work in mission mode so that safe and adequate drinking water is made available to people of the district.

He further instructed the Deputy Commissioner Poonch and sectoral heads to ensure timely completion of ongoing projects while maintaining quality standards. He asked the officers of the Jal Shakti to monitor execution of works in their respective divisions to ensure steady progress.

The Minister further instructed for adopting a proactive approach to resolve all bottlenecks in project execution including land acquisition, procurement, inter-departmental coordination and conducting field inspections to monitor progress, ensuring successful completion of projects.

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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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