RAMBAN: The Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (JPDCL), under the guidance of Deputy Commissioner Ramban, on Thursday organized a Public Mela in Ramban to raise awareness about the benefits of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. The event aimed to educate the public on the scheme’s provisions, which focus on providing affordable, reliable, and sustainable electricity to households.

Besides ensuring on-the-spot registration of beneficiaries, the officials from JPDCL highlighted various aspects of the scheme, including energy conservation measures, subsidies for solar installations, and benefits for rural and urban households. Informative sessions and interactive stalls were set up to address queries and encourage people to enroll in the scheme.

The Executive Engineer JPDCL Shakti Singh Jamwal, AEE Vijay Kumar Tripathi emphasized the government’s commitment to ensuring electricity access for all and urged citizens to take full advantage of the scheme to enhance their quality of life. The mela witnessed enthusiastic participation from locals, making it a successful initiative in promoting energy sustainability and public welfare in the district.

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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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