POONCH:  In a significant move to robust the power distribution infrastructure in the district, Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Vikas Kundal chaired a meeting to assess the progress of the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) at the DC office conference hall. During the session, the executing agency provided a comprehensive PowerPoint briefing detailing the current status of RDSS projects.

The DC focused on various components, including material supply, feeder-wise work progress, and the status of critical items such as poles, conductors, LT AB cables, DTRs, transformers etc. Emphasizing the need for expedited work, the Deputy Commissioner directed the concerned teams to prioritize sites in Salwa, Sakhi-Maidan, Sathra, Town, and Magnar.

He also instructed Junior Engineers (JEs) to conduct onsite inspections to ensure proper installation of equipment and highlighted the importance of geo-tagged photos for accurate record-keeping of ongoing work. The meeting was attended by SE JPDCL Rajouri-Poonch, Executive Engineer JPDCL, AEE JPDCL, besides all JEs of JPDCL were present.

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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