KISHTWAR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kishtwar, Rajesh Kumar Shavan reviewed the progress and implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) in the district. The PMUY, launched by the Government of India, aims to provide free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line (BPL) households, ensuring a cleaner, safer, and healthier cooking environment.

During the meeting, DC Kishtwar issued the following directions to ensure the effective execution of the scheme, including Verification of the genuineness of the beneficiaries under the scheme, Issuance of notices to beneficiaries who have not refilled their LPG cylinders under the Ujjwala Scheme, Ensuring the proper verification of subsidy components for beneficiaries.

The meeting was attended by Shafqat Ali Keen, Assistant Director (AD) Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA) Kishtwar, along with Tehsil Supply Officers (TSOs), LPG distributors, and other concerned officials. The DC emphasized the importance of the Ujjwala scheme in improving the quality of life for the people and directed all concerned departments to work in coordination to address any challenges and ensure the timely delivery of benefits to the eligible households.

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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