• Directs vendors, officers to bridge installation gap, expedite rooftop solar adoption and infrastructure works

BUDGAM: Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Budgam, Vivek Agarwal, today chaired a review meeting to assess the progress of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana and Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) in the district.

The ADDC reviewed consumer enrolment, application processing, vendor selection, rooftop solar installations, inspections and subsidy disbursement under PM Surya Ghar. While significant progress has been achieved, he expressed concern over the gap between vendor selection and actual installations.

He directed empanelled vendors to clear pending cases on priority and asked KPDCL officers to undertake weekly monitoring, ensure timely inspections and expedite net-metering to facilitate speedy subsidy disbursement.

Under RDSS, the meeting reviewed feeder segregation, conductor replacement, LT line reconductoring, installation of poles and distribution transformers, and smart metering. The ADDC directed officers to accelerate ongoing works and complete the remaining projects within stipulated timelines.

He also stressed close coordination among KPDCL, JAKEDA, financial institutions and empanelled vendors to resolve pending issues, facilitate consumer financing and achieve 100 percent saturation under both schemes. The meeting was attended by Joint Director Planning Budgam, Javed Ahmad, Executive Engineer KPDCL Budgam, concerned officers and representatives of empanelled solar agencies.

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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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