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GANDERBAL: Mission Director, Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), Khurshid Ahmad Shah,  today took an extensive tour of district Ganderbal to inspect various Water Supply Schemes (WSS) and review the implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission. The Mission Director was accompanied by Executive Engineer, Rural Water Supply Division Ganderbal and Sub- Divisional officials.

The Mission Director, conducted an inspection of various JJM schemes executed under PHE Sub Division Kangan of Ganderbal Division. During the visit, the Mission Director reviewed the progress of works, functioning of water supply schemes, and the quality of infrastructure created under the programme.

It was observed that substantial progress has been achieved in providing Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTCs) in the area. The Mission Director emphasized maintaining quality standards, timely completion of ongoing works, and ensuring sustainability of the water supply sources.

Directions were given to field staff to ensure proper maintenance of service reservoirs, treatment units, and distribution networks. This initiative aligns with JJM’s broader objectives of ensuring safe and adequate drinking water access to every household in rural Jammu and Kashmir through sustainable water supply infrastructure.

The Mission Director directed the officers to speed up the pace of execution in view of the good weather conditions and complete the works before the onset of winter. The Mission Director enjoined upon officers to give a renewed push to enhance pace of providing remaining Functional House Hold Tap Connections.

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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