• Stresses timely execution of projects

PULWAMA: Deputy Commissioner, Pulwama Dr. Basharat Qayoom today chaired a meeting at Administrative Complex Pulwama to review the progress of the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) in the district.

During the meeting, the DC reviewed the progress achieved under various components of the RDSS including feeder segregation, augmentation of sub-stations, erection and metering. A detailed presentation was presented highlighting the physical and financial progress, timelines of ongoing works, and the status of tendered and completed projects across different divisions.

The DC emphasized the importance of expediting all works under RDSS to ensure reliable and quality power supply to consumers. He directed the concerned officers to adhere to stipulated timelines, maintain proper coordination with the executing agencies, monitor daily progress and resolve bottlenecks, if any, on priority. The DC Directed Project Implementation Agency (PIA ) PGCIL and TKC to prepare an action plan for daily monitoring of execution and submit daily progress report. 

The DC further instructed the field staff to ensure public convenience during implementation and to carry out site inspections for monitoring work quality and safety compliance. Among others, the meeting was attended by Executive Engineer KPDCL Division Pulwama and Awantipora; Executive Engineer, STD, Pulwama, and representatives from Project Implementing Agency, Project Monitoring Agency along with sub-let contractors.

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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