BUDGAM: Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Budgam, Vivek Agarwal, today chaired a review meeting to assess the progress of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) and Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) in the district.

During the meeting, a review of the implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission was conducted. Detailed deliberations were held on the status of ongoing water supply schemes, Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTCs), physical and financial progress, water quality monitoring, and other key components of the mission.

The progress achieved under the Comprehensive Implementation Reform Plan (CIRP) was also reviewed, with emphasis on accelerating the pace of execution and ensuring timely completion of all pending works.

The meeting also reviewed the implementation of Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen), with focus on sanitation coverage, solid and liquid waste management, and other programme components. Stress was laid on strengthening implementation at the grassroots level to achieve the objectives of the mission in a time-bound manner.

The ADDC directed the concerned officers to ensure close monitoring of all ongoing works, maintain quality standards, address bottlenecks on priority, and enhance inter-departmental coordination for effective implementation of both flagship programmes.

He emphasized adherence to prescribed timelines and called for sustained efforts to ensure improved service delivery and achievement of the desired outcomes.

The meeting was attended by ACP, Executive Engineers of Jal Shakti Budgam and chadoora, other officers Ā of the Jal Shakti Department, Rural Development Department and other concerned departments.

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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.

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