KULGAM: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Athar Aamir Khan today chaired a meeting of concerned officers to review the implementation of PM Surya Ghar - Muft Bijli in the district. The scheme aims to increase the share of solar roof top capacity and empower residential households to generate their own electricity and reduce the monthly billing with significant financial contribution from the government.

Executive Engineer KPDCL Kulgam while giving the powerpoint presentation apprised the chair that around 1954 applications have been received for registration in the district, with 62 solar plants already commissioned and seventy seventy 77 have been installed till date. The chair was apprised that 42 domestic consumers who have opted for Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana have received 35.90 lacs of subsidy under the scheme till date.

DC took a comprehensive review of the progress made in installing rooftop solar systems across all electrical sub divisions in the district. He underlined the numerous benefits of the initiative and urged KPDCL officials to intensify their efforts in raising awareness among the public about the advantages of installing rooftop solar plants besides meeting the targets well in time.

He emphasized the need for launching a mass outreach campaign to sensitize the public about the scheme and its financial and environmental benefits. The meeting was attended by ACR, Ex. Engineers of KPDCL, LDM, JKEDA, all Tehsildars, BDOs, AEEs, AEs, District Officers and others.

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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.

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