• DC distributes Sanction Letters among  21 Street Vendors

BUDGAM: District Administration Budgam today participated in the nationwide live streaming of the launch of the PM SVANidhi Credit Card by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, aimed at further strengthening financial inclusion and urban livelihoods of street vendors.

In this connection, a programme was organised in Budgam, where in Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam, Dr. Bilal Mohi-ud-din Bhat, distributed sanction letters among 21 street vendors of the district. 

Speaking on the occasion, the DC  said that the PM SVANidhi Credit Card will significantly empower street vendors by providing them with easy access to institutional credit, enabling them to expand their businesses and improve their livelihoods.

He further said that the PM SVANidhi scheme, launched by the Government of India, provides collateral-free working capital loans of ₹15,000 in the first tranche, followed by ₹25,000 in the second tranche and ₹50,000 in the third tranche on timely repayment. The scheme also offers interest subsidy and incentives for digital transactions, encouraging vendors to adopt cashless modes of payment.

The DC emphasised that the initiative reflects the Government’s strong commitment towards financial inclusion, self-employment, and economic self-reliance of the urban poor. He urged the beneficiary vendors to utilise the credit facility judiciously and productively to sustainably grow their businesses and improve their socio-economic conditions. Besides, CEO MC Budgam , senior officers and officials of the District participated in the event.

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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