KISHTWAR: A review meeting to assess the progress of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana was chaired today here by Deputy Commissioner Rajesh Kumar Shavan. At the outset, engineers from the Jammu Power Development Corporation Limited (JPDCL) informed that over 8,000 consumers have registered for the scheme, with 2,550 applications already recieved. Additionally, it was reported that 180 applicants have successfully availed bank loans to install solar setup for electricity.

Expressing concern over the slow installation and insufficient manpower deployed by the Vendors, the Deputy Commissioner directed the JPDCL authorities to organize seven-day training program at ITI to train the students for the task. “The initiative aims to engage the youth, providing them with skills that will make them self-reliant and earn a livelihood, while also contributing to the success of the scheme,” he added.

 The meeting was attended by the Chief Planning Officer (CPO) Kishtwar, Shahnawaz Bali, Assistant Executive Engineers (AEEs) of the Power Development Department (PDD), Electric Division JPDCL Kishtwar, along with registered empaneled vendors, including M/s Mallik Solar, AD Agency, M/s Nehru Solar Solutions, M/s Sanjeet Sharma, M/s Adil Butt and M/s Aditya.

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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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