KULGAM: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Athar Aamir Khan convened an important meeting today with officers from the line departments and representatives of banking institutions at the DC Office complex to review the implementation of credit-linked schemes of agriculture and allied sectors.

The meeting focused on assessing the performance matrix, as well as the sanctioning and disbursement status of the credit linked schemes in the district. DC comprehensively reviewed the progress and achievements of several key initiatives, including the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Enterprises scheme (PM-FME), PM KISAN, Kisan Credit Card (KCC) and the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF).

He emphasized that achieving the desired targets in the agricultural sector relies heavily on the proactive involvement of banks in providing hassle-free credit facilities to farmers. DC directed the Lead District Manager to ensure that all pending cases under the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises scheme (PMFME) are disbursed by this weekend.

Additionally, he instructed the Chief Agriculture Officer to clear all e-KYC pending cases for active land-seeded beneficiaries of PM KISAN. Khan urged the executing departments and banks to maximize outreach, ensuring that every farmer and farming family in the district is covered under these schemes.

He set clear targets for all departments, highlighting the need for close coordination between banks and government agencies to facilitate seamless implementation that directly benefits the farming community. The meeting was attended by officials, including CPO, GM DIC, Chief Agriculture Officer, Chief Animal Husbandry Officer, District Sheep Husbandry Officer, AD Fisheries, AD Handicraft, District Head KVK/KVIB, Sericulture and the Lead District Manager of J&K Bank and other concerned.

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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.

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