BARAMULLA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Baramulla, Minga Sherpa, today chaired a review meeting at his office chamber to assess the progress of various works being carried out under the ‘Catch the Rain’ campaign, implemented through the Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP). The meeting reviewed key interventions including the construction of water harvesting tanks, gabion structures, irrigation khuls, plantations, and strengthening of Nallah bunds. Officials were directed to accelerate the pace of these activities to ensure their timely completion.

Stressing on the importance of inter-departmental synergy, DC called for effective convergence with MGNREGA, along with active involvement from the Agriculture and Horticulture departments to enhance the programme’s overall impact. DC further instructed all concerned departments to increase the scale of activities under the campaign and ensure that all progress is regularly uploaded on the designated portal for effective monitoring and transparency. He emphasized that the campaign plays a crucial role in water conservation and improving irrigation infrastructure, particularly in water-scarce regions of the district.

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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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