SAMBA: Mission Director, Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), J&K UT, Khursheed Ahmad Shah and District Development Commissioner Rajesh Sharma today conducted a detailed review of the ongoing JJM works in District Samba here at a meeting. At the outset, the Superintending Engineer  gave a brief on the progress achieved in the execution of works in different parts of the district. It was informed that 81 water supply schemes have been completed and another 49 are set for completion by March 2025.

The Mission Director JJM emphasized the importance of completing all pending schemes and achieving 100% "Har Ghar Jal" certification for covered villages. Deputy Commissioner Rajesh Sharma instructed AEEs and JEs to address site-specific issues promptly and expedite work to meet the stipulated deadlines. Key directives were issued to accelerate tubewell drilling, procurement and installation of machinery, construction of Overhead Tanks (OHTs), pump rooms, and pipe laying activities. The chair urged all stakeholders to work on a war footing to achieve the set targets and ensure seamless implementation of JJM in District Samba.

The review meeting was attended by Superintending Engineer Hydraulic Circle Jammu, Consultants (Civil and Mechanical), Executive Engineers, Assistant Executive Engineers, Junior Engineers (Civil and Mechanical), DPMU Samba and TPI representatives.

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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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