SAMBA: Deputy Commissioner Samba Ayushi Sudan today chaired a review meeting at the District Administrative Complex,   to assess the progress of registrations under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. The meeting reaffirmed the district administration’s commitment towards public welfare, clean energy and transparent governance.

Addressing the officers, the DC emphasized the importance of maximizing the scheme’s reach by conducting intensive awareness campaigns at the grassroots level. She directed all concerned officers and vendors to adopt a proactive, door-to-door approach to inform people about the benefits of the scheme, including significantly reduced electricity bills through subsidized rooftop solar installations.

Ms. Sudan urged officials to work in close coordination with all stakeholders to ensure seamless and transparent implementation. She further directed that targets be achieved in a time-bound manner, while ensuring every eligible household is covered under the scheme.

“The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is a transformative step towards energy security and household savings. It is the responsibility of the administration to ensure that no eligible family is left behind,” the DC remarked.

The meeting was attended by Additional District Development Commissioner Samba, Champa Devi Thakur; Chief Planning Officer Samba, Kasturi Lal; XEN PDD, Er. Javed Hussain Akhtar; sectoral officers; representatives of concerned departments and empanelled vendors.

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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