DODA: District Development Commissioner (DDC) Harvinder Singh chaired a meeting here today in the Meeting Hall of his office to review the implementation of the PM Surya Ghar (Muft Bijli Yojana) scheme. The meeting aimed to evaluate the progress, address challenges, and devise effective execution strategies to ensure the scheme’s successful implementation in the district. Key officials, including the Additional Deputy Commissioner Bhaderwah, Chief Planning Officer Doda, PO ICDS, ACD, ACP, XEN PDD, and vendors, attended the meeting.

MD JPDCL Jammu joined the meeting virtually. He briefed the meeting regarding the scheme’s benefits, power enhancement measures, and its potential for minimizing electricity bills.

The DDC directed the district officers to encourage employees of their respective departments to avail the scheme by informing them about its immense benefits. He emphasized timely execution, interdepartmental coordination, and extensive public awareness campaigns. He also instructed the XEN PDD to prepare a comprehensive presentation on the scheme to improve public understanding. Additionally, he directed district officers to ensure accurate record-keeping of electricity usage, billing details, and employee registrations under the scheme.

Additionally, formalities related to payment processing and other essential registration parameters were reviewed. The DDC instructed the XEN PDD to disseminate videos of individuals who availed the scheme to promote public awareness. He stressed the importance of boosting registration rates through IEC activities and awareness campaigns, ensuring that all government employees register within the stipulated timeline to maximize benefits under the scheme.

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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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