REASI: Deputy Commissioner Reasi, Kumar Abhishek today chaired a review meeting of the District Jal Jeevan Mission and District Water and Sanitation Mission (DWSM) to assess the progress of drinking water supply projects and sanitation initiatives across the district.

The Deputy Commissioner reviewed the physical and financial progress of Jal Jeevan Mission schemes, AMRUT 2.0 projects, Har Ghar Jal certification, RPWSS ID creation, the District Service Improvement Plan and the preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for left-out areas under the DAJGUA programme.

Regarding works under AMRUT 2.0, the DC instructed the executing agencies to complete all pending works by next month. He directed the officers to complete Har Ghar Jal certification for all villages where water supply schemes have already been commissioned.

The meeting further reviewed progress under the Swachh Bharat Mission, Panchayat dashboard performance, the drinking water supply scenario in urban and rural areas and the implementation of the Catch the Rain campaign.

The Deputy Commissioner directed the officers concerned to undertake rejuvenation of defunct borewells under the campaign to strengthen water availability, and emphasised regular monitoring and close coordination among departments to achieve the objectives of the Jal Jeevan Mission and related programmes in a time-bound manner. Among those present were ADDC Krishan Lal, ACD Mukesh Sharma, XENs, DFO and other officers concerned.

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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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