• Asks Engineers to ensure power supply strictly as per notified schedule

SRINAGAR: In wake of ensuing winter season, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat today chaired a meeting to review power scenario  to ensure adequate electricity supply in the District. At the outset, the DC reviewed the progress under CSS-RDSS Scheme, PM Surya Ghar, Muft bijli Yojana, buffer stock availability  of transformers and other related issues including winter Preparedness.

While reviewing the Curtailment Schedule and Power availability to the consumers, the DC asked the concerned to ensure power supply is available  to consumers strictly as per the already notified curtailment schedule and adequate arrangements are in place to meet the power demand of 450-500 MW of power in Srinagar City.

Like wise, the DC stressed that adequate buffer stock of transformers should be available in all Divisional Stores which includes availability of Key Material like Distribution transformers, ST poles, Conductor etc to meet any eventuality in case of outages caused due to harsh weather conditions. Moreover, the damaged DT shall be replaced and power supply to the area restored within the stipulated timeline.

With regard to progress  made under RDSS, The chair expressed concern over low progress achieved in one of the divisions and directed  the executing agencies carrying out reforms works under RDSS in to speed up the works so that the set target is achieved within the stipulated timeline. 

During the meeting, the PM Surya Ghar and Muft Bijli Yojana also came to discussion and the chair was informed that out of the total 3725 applications received in PMS:MBY, 859 were from Srinagar District out of which 156 installations have been completed. The Department was asked to encourage and facilitate the consumers to install the Roof Top Solar system which will go a long way ensuring the reliability of power, capacity building, environmental friendly generation, besides reduced electricity bills.

Among others, the meeting was attended by  SE Cr-II, KPDCL, Shurjeel Ghani Lala, SE Projects KPDCL, Nisar Ahmed Lone, Xen ED-I, Majeed Salroo, Xen ED-III, Firdous Ahmed, Xen TLMD-I, KPTCL, Ajay Puri, and AEEs.

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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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