• DC Ganderbal and Director ULB Kashmir distribute sanction letters among street vendors of District Ganderbal

GANDERBAL: District Administration Ganderbal today joined the nation-wide live streaming of the launch of PM SVANidhi Credit Card by the Hon’ble Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, as part of efforts to strengthen urban livelihood. Addressing the nation-wide participants from Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala, Hon’ble Prime Minister said the launch of PM SVANidhi Credit Card marks the next phase of financial inclusion for street vendors.

He said the UPI-linked, interest-free revolving credit facility will provide instant liquidity, promote digital transactions, and help beneficiaries build formal credit histories. The Prime Minister also disbursed PM SVANidhi loans to 1 lakh beneficiaries across the country. In this connection, a programme was organised at the Mini Secretariat, Ganderbal, where Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore in presence of Director Urban Local Bodies, Qazi Sarwar handed-over sanction letters among beneficiary vendors of the district.

Speaking on the occasion, the DC said 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 emphasized that the initiative reflects the Government’s commitment towards financial inclusion and economic self-reliance of urban poor. He also urged beneficiary vendors to utilise the credit facility judiciously to suitably expand their businesses.

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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