• Stresses on maximum enrolments under the Yojana to mitigate power supply issues of people

KUPWARA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan today chaired a meeting of concerned officers to review the latest progress under PM Surya Ghar-Muft Bijli Yojana. On the occasion, DC expressed her dismay over the dismal performance of the scheme in the district and asked the officers to avoid the indifferent approach towards the work and ensure saturation of the scheme in the district.

She emphasized the need for maximum enrolment of the beneficiaries under the Yojana which aims at mitigating the power supply issues of the people and reducing their electricity charges up to zero. To speed up the pace of the scheme, DC said that the progress will be monitored down to the JE level on regular intervals, besides, monitoring at sub division and division level. She warned about the action against the officers who do not show interest towards achievement of the targets.

It was given out that the KPDCL shall conduct the awareness cum enrollment camps every day during the next two weeks beginning from tomorrow. They shall begin with holding of the enrollment drive tomorrow in D.C Office Complex and RDD Complex Kupwara to intensify the outreach of the PM Surya Ghar- Muft Bijli Yojana. The meeting was attended by Executive Engineers of KPDCL Kupwara/Handwara, CPO, AEEs, 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

       LOOK_HERE.jpg Esteemed readers, for your convenience, we have categorized our news publishing into following 👇

Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here