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PULWAMA: The Mission Director (MD) Jal Jeevan Mission, Jammu & Kashmir, Khurshid Ahmad Shah today conducted an extensive review of the progress of various ongoing water supply schemes being executed in District Pulwama. During the meeting, the Mission Director urged the teams to ensure the completion of all ongoing schemes by or before March 2025. Executive Engineers from JSD Pulwama and Awantipora reported that out of the total 93 and 90 schemes in their respective areas, 61 and 73 schemes have already been successfully completed.

The Executive Engineer of Mechanical Division South Awantipora briefed the chair regarding the status of electro-mechanical works and the installation of electric substations. Additionally, the Executive Engineer of GWD Srinagar shared progress on the exploration and commissioning of tube wells in the district.

The Mission Director emphasized the importance of expediting the remaining works to ensure uninterrupted water supply for the residents of Pulwama. The meeting underscored the commitment of the administration to achieving the goals of Jal Jeevan Mission in a timely and efficient manner.

The review meeting was attended by Executive Engineers from JSD Pulwama and Awantipora, along with AEEs and JEs, besides Executive Engineer of GWD Srinagar, Executive Engineer of Mechanical Division South Awantipora and Executive Engineer of R&B Division Pulwama. Teams from DPMU Pulwama and the TPIA were also present to provide updates.

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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Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here