JAMMU: A meeting was held under the chairmanship of Relief and Rehabilitation Commissioner (Migrants) Dr Arvind Karwani to review ongoing development works in the migrant camps at Jammu, including migrant schools, dispensaries and community halls, and to take stock of budgetary provisions made by various government departments for the financial year 2026-27.

The Commissioner reviewed the status of basic amenities including drinking water, power supply and sanitation in the camps. Works worth over ₹100 crore have been approved by the Government recently, including about ₹82 crore for repair and renovation of assets in the camps, with tender work in progress. Five bore wells are to be commissioned by the end of the month, along with renovation of more than two dozen hand pumps, while the multi-purpose community hall at Jagti, estimated at ₹6.5 crore, is to be completed by the end of the month.

On the water shortage at Jagti, Dr Karwani directed immediate deployment of water tankers fitted with specialised motors, and for the long term, directed preparation of a DPR on priority and regular water quality testing through two independent agencies. Officers concerned were directed to examine and project demand for maintenance of schemes.

The Deputy Commissioner Relief and Assistant Commissioners Relief were asked to ensure regular visits to their assigned camps as per roster, monitor development works and attend to grievances. Dr Karwani also asked officers to ensure adherence to recent General Administration Department directions assigning responsibilities for Transit Migrant Camps in Jammu and Kashmir to various government departments.

Among those present were Executive Engineers/Assistant Executive Engineers of the Jal Shakti Department, Public Works Department (R&B), UEED and Jammu Power Development Corporation.

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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.

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