KUPWARA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan today convened a meeting of concerned officers at D.C Office here to review the progress achieved under PM Surya Ghar - Muft Bijli Yojana in the district. Addressing the meeting, DC impressed upon the officers to make concerted efforts for coverage of maximum beneficiaries under the Muft Bijli scheme so that people in general are benefitted under the scheme which provides huge subsidy for the benefit of the consumers.

She enjoined officers to intensify the IEC campaign of the Yojana so that grassroots level awareness is achieved. She directed to hold joint awareness camps consisting of vendors, banks, departments and various stakeholders ranging from transporters, traders, employees, public representatives and general public to achieve better results for saturation of the Muft Bijli Yojana.

LDM was directed to ensure fast track disbursal of the applications received under the scheme so that maximum households are benefitted. It was informed that 2079 applications have been received for installation of the solar systems under the Yojana.

Ayushi stressed concerned officers to ensure disposal of all pending cases at the earliest so that people may not face any inconvenience in getting the solar rooftop. She impressed upon the KPDCL officers to gear up the efforts to ensure benefits of the reaches maximum number of households so that they get benefitted with the renewable energy solutions which will both reduce their electricity bills and power woes. The meeting was attended by CPO Kupwara, Executive Engineers of KPDCL, Lead District Manager, District Manager CSC 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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