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GANDERBA: District Development Commissioner Ganderbal (DDC), Shreya Singhal, chaired a meeting today in the VC Room of the Mini Secretariat Complex, Ganderbal, to review the overall functioning of the Power Development Sector and assess the implementation status of various key government schemes and projects across the district.

During the meeting, a comprehensive review was taken regarding the implementation of major power initiatives, including the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, Solarization of Government Buildings, and progress under UT Capex/CSS and other schemes. Special emphasis was laid on evaluating winter preparedness to ensure an uninterrupted and reliable power supply to consumers during the upcoming winter season.

A detailed presentation was delivered by the SE, KPDCL Circle Ganderbal, highlighting the physical and financial progress of ongoing projects, along with the status of infrastructure development and upgradation works across the district. The DDC urged officials to maintain strict quality control, adhere to stipulated timelines, and ensure close coordination among departments for prompt redressal of public grievances related to power supply.

The meeting was attended by ADDC Ganderbal, CPO Ganderbal, SE KPDCL Circle Ganderbal, SE KPDCL Projects Division Sopore, Executive Engineers of KPDCL Division Ganderbal/Sumbal, STD Division Ganderbal and Electric Project Division Ganderbal, along with AEEs and other concerned officials.

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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Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here