UDHAMPUR: Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Saloni Rai, today chaired a meeting with vendors and representatives of various agencies associated with the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana to review the progress of the scheme in the district.

SE JPDCL presented a detailed overview of the scheme implementation. He briefed the DC about the total number of applications received, cases where vendors have already been allotted, pending applications and the number of successful installations completed so far.

While interacting with vendors and contractors, the DC sought comprehensive feedback on the challenges faced during execution. She emphasized the importance of active coordination between JPDCL and the empanelled vendors to bridge the gap between applications received and pending installations.

The DC directed all concerned officers and vendors to intensify awareness efforts to motivate the public to avail the benefits of this flagship scheme. She instructed the vendors to accelerate the installation of pending solar panels and ensure timely completion of all allotted cases.

Beneficiaries of the scheme also shared their experiences during the meeting, highlighting the substantial reduction in their electricity bills after the installation of solar panels in their homes.

The DC urged the vendors and contractors to expedite the overall progress and appealed to the public to come forward and avail the benefits of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. Later, the Deputy Commissioner felicitated proactive beneficiaries who have played a significant role in promoting the scheme within their respective areas.

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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