BANDIPORA: District Administration Bandipora today led by Deputy Commissioner, Indu Kanwal Chib, participated in the nation-wide live streaming of the launch of the PM-SVANidhi Credit Card by the Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, an initiative aimed at strengthening urban livelihoods and deepening financial inclusion for street vendors.

The event, organised under the PM-SVANidhi Scheme, was attended by the Deputy Commissioner, street vendors, representatives from various banking institutions, officials, and workers of the Municipal Council.  On the occasion, 14 loan cases amounting  ₹0.0525 crore were disbursed to eligible street vendors under different loan tranches.

It was informed that, under the PM-SVANidhi scheme, a total of 414 loan disbursements amounting to ₹0.87 crore have been availed by street vendors in Bandipora district across multiple tranches, reflecting steady progress in the implementation of the scheme at the district level.

The programme in Bandipora was held in parallel with the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s national PM-SVANidhi event at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, where the PM-SVANidhi Credit Card was formally launched. 

Speaking at the district-level programme, Deputy Commissioner Bandipora highlighted the transformative role of the PM-SVANidhi scheme in empowering street vendors and reaffirmed the commitment of the district administration, in coordination with banking institutions and municipal authorities, to ensure maximum coverage of eligible vendors and the effective implementation of the scheme.

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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