• DC directs intensifying awareness, publicity efforts to ensure benefits of  scheme reach maximum consumers

GANDERBAL: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore today chaired a meeting to review the implementation and progress of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana in the district. At the outset, DC was briefed about the status of applications uploaded on the national portal and the ongoing installation of solar rooftop systems under the scheme.

While taking stock of the progress, DC directed officers of KPDCL Ganderbal to intensify awareness and publicity efforts to ensure that the benefits of the scheme reach maximum consumers. He instructed them to widely circulate a step-by-step guide detailing the entire process from registration, vendor selection, bank linkage, to installation and commissioning so that citizens can avail the scheme with ease.

Emphasizing the importance of financial facilitation, DC asked the LDM Ganderbal to ensure seamless access to loan services by assisting interested applicants in the registration process and linking them with banks.

To expedite the pace of implementation, DC instructed the Executive Engineer KPDCL Ganderbal to set specific targets for AEEs, ensuring visible progress on the ground. The meeting was attended by the Chief Planning Officer, Superintending Engineer KPDCL Circle Ganderbal, Executive Engineer KPDCL Ganderbal, AEEs, JEs, and other concerned officials.

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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