REASI: District Development Commissioner (DDC)   Nidhi Malik chaired a crucial meeting here today to review the implementation of the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. The scheme, aimed at promoting the solar energy use among households, has emerged as a key initiative in the district’s sustainable energy strategy.

In the meeting, DDC Nidhi Malik highlighted the importance of raising public awareness to ensure maximum participation and registration under the scheme. She called for intensified outreach efforts and directed concerned officials to educate the public on the multiple benefits of solar power, urging them to take full advantage of the program.

Further emphasizing smooth implementation, the DDC instructed the relevant authorities to streamline the registration process, addressing any challenges faced by applicants. The meeting also reviewed the current status of solar installations and outlined the roadmap for meeting the district’s targets under the initiative.

DDC encouraged all stakeholders to work collaboratively and proactively to empower residents with clean, sustainable energy solutions that align with the government's vision for a greener future. Present at the meeting were ADDC Reasi Sukhdev Singh Samyal, CPO Narinder Gupta, XEN PDD, AE PDD and other concerned officials.

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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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