• Selection of Model Solar village also finalized

GANDERBAL: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore today chaired a review meeting to assess the status of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana in the district here in the V.C Room of DC Office. The meeting focused on evaluating the progress of the scheme, identifying bottlenecks and devising strategies to ensure 100 percent coverage under the scheme as per the assigned targets.

Reviewing the implementation of the scheme, DC stressed the need for an aggressive public awareness campaign to educate people about the benefits, subsidies and key features of the scheme. He highlighted the scope for improvement in achieving the targets and directed the concerned officials of the KPDCL to improve their performance in this regard.

Highlighting the importance of coordinated efforts, DC instructed the KPDCL, banks and other stakeholders to work in close synergy to resolve any technical, financial or procedural issues being faced by the applicants.

The meeting also deliberated on the selection of villages to be developed as Model Solar Villages in the district. DC highlighted the transformative potential of the initiative in promoting clean energy adoption, reducing dependence on conventional power sources, and bringing long-term socio-economic benefits to rural communities.

Reiterating the need for expedited processes, collaborative functioning, and active public participation, C called for concerted efforts to maximize the outreach and impact of the scheme in Ganderbal. The meeting was attended by Additional District Development Commissioner, Manzoor Ahmad Bhat; Chief Planning Officer, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Executive Engineer KPDCL Ganderbal, LDM, AEEs KPDCL, AEE JAKEDA and other concerned.

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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