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JAMMU: Minister for Jal Shakti Department, Javed Ahmad Rana, today informed the House that the government has undertaken 130 Water Supply Schemes (WSSs), worth Rs 391.57 crore in Samba district under the ambitious Jal Jeevan Mission. The Minister was replying to a question raised by Surjeet Singh Salathia in the Legislative Assembly.

He informed the House that against Rs. 391.57 crore an expenditure of Rs. 179.10 crore has been incurred, till date. He said that 83 schemes have been completed till date and the remaining are at different stages of progress which shall also be completed within mission timelines subject to release of required funds under CSS by the Government of India and the corresponding UT component.

Regarding execution of WSS works in Samba constituency, the Minister said that, presently, there are 76 schemes under execution, of which, 54 are under Jal Jeevan Mission worth Rs. 160.92 crore, against which an expenditure of Rs. 80.69 crore has been incurred till date with completion of 36 schemes and the remaining 18 schemes are at different stages of completion.

He said that, similarly, there are 22 schemes taken up under CAPEX/NABARD at an estimated cost of Rs. 21.82 crore, against which Rs. 11.57 crore have been spent with completion of 17 works and the remaining are at different stages of completion. Legislator, Chander Prakash Ganga raised the supplementary to the question.

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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