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DC Budgam reviews progress under PM Surya Ghar-Muft Bijli Yojana

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  • Calls for enhanced public awareness and accelerated rooftop solar adoption in district

BUDGAM: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam, Athar Aamir Khan, today chaired a meeting to review the progress achieved under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana in the district.   During the meeting, the DC took a comprehensive review of the installation of rooftop solar systems across all electrical sub-divisions of Budgam.

He highlighted the numerous benefits of the initiative and urged the KPDCL officials to intensify their public awareness efforts regarding the advantages of installing rooftop solar plants.  

Stressing the importance of mass outreach, the DC directed officials to launch an extensive awareness campaign to educate the public about the scheme’s financial and environmental benefits. He also emphasized the need for speedy implementation to ensure that residents fully utilize the scheme's benefits.  

The meeting was attended by JD planing Budgam, Javaid Ahmad Najar; Superintending Engineer, KPDCL Budgam; ACD Budgam, Executive Engineer KPDCL, LDM Budgam, AEEs, 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.

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