KUPWARA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan today convened a meeting of senior officers to review the progress on implementation of PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana in the district. During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner took stock of the current status of the implementation of the scheme, reviewing both the achievements and challenges faced by the district.

The chair was informed through a detailed powerpoint presentation about the number of applications received under the scheme, installation of solar power systems, vendor selection and the steps taken by the PDD to maximize the beneficiaries under the scheme.

The Deputy Commissioner stressed upon the officers of PDD and concerned departments to activate their field staff for grass root awareness and coverage of the scheme for achievement of the targets. She directed the concerned departments, banks and vendors to hold joint melas for on spot enrolment of the beneficiaries.

The PDD officers were directed to intensify door to door campaigns to aware public about the benefits of the scheme. They were also directed to make the schedule for holding awareness camps in all panchayats of the district. Municipal Committees were also directed to host functions in towns for mass awareness among the people. The meeting was attended by CPO Kupwara, Executive Engineers of PDD and other concerned officers.

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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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