UDHAMPUR: Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Saloni Rai today convened a meeting of officers of line departments, here in Mini Conference Hall DC Office Complex to assess the status of ongoing schemes under the Jal Jeevan Mission. The DC conducted a thorough scheme-wise review, emphasizing the need to expedite work. She also directed for the timely completion of all allotted works and emphasized on addressing bottlenecks, if any.

Necessary directives were issued to concerned authority to apply for cases of forest clearance within one week on Parivesh Portal. She stressed the importance of maintaining close coordination among different stakeholders to ensure unhindered progress. Among others, Chief Planning Officer, Mohammad Iqbal, Assistant Commissioner Revenue Dr. Umesh Shan, DFO, XEN Jal Shakti, Ashok Kumar, XEN JKPDCL besides AEEs, JEs attended the meeting.

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). ā€œHis article, ā€˜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.ā€.  Read the message here
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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