SRINAGAR: A meeting of House Committee on Jal Jeevan Mission was held in the Legislative Assembly Complex, Srinagar under the Chairmanship of MLA Hasnain Masoodi.

The meeting was attended by the MLAs including Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami, Ali Mohammad Dar, Altaf Ahmad Wani, Ajaz Ahmad Jan, Tanveer Sadiq, Javaid Riyaz (Bedar), Rafiq Ahmad Naik, Arjun Singh Raju and Iftikar Ahmad.

During the meeting, the Chairman recapitulated and shared with the Members meeting proceedings and field observations of the Committee for their appraisal. He sought their suggestions/findings  that could be incorporated in the final report of the Committee to be submitted by or before 31st May 2026 i.e on the expiry of term of the Committee.

The Members highlighted various discrepancies observed by the Committee during field visits as far as work execution of Water Supply Schemes in different districts is concerned. They emphasized timely submission of Committee Report based  on facts, field observations and records furnished by the Department to the House Committee.

Moreover, the Committee also deliberated upon the communication received by the Assembly Secretariat from Jal Shakti Department where in permission has been sought from the House Committee for delinking of 1426 retrofitting WSS from Jal Jeevan Mission.

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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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