DODA: General Manager, District Industries Centre (DIC) Doda, S. Paramjeet Singh convened a meeting to review the implementation of the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP).

The meeting was attended by the Lead District Manager, Zonal Head of J&K Bank, and other officials responsible for the scheme's operations in the district. The discussions focused on progress updates, challenges, and strategies to enhance the scheme's impact across rural and urban areas.

During the meeting, it was highlighted by the Zonal Head of J&K Bank that the target for the financial year 2024-25, in terms of loan disbursement, has already been achieved. The General Manager stressed the importance of timely loan disbursement to ensure maximum benefits reach unemployed youth. He urged banks to increase awareness campaigns, particularly in rural areas, so that potential beneficiaries can fully understand and utilize the scheme. Additionally, the need for courteous interactions by bank officials with applicants was emphasized to create a supportive environment for aspiring entrepreneurs.

A significant milestone of the PMEGP implementation in the district was also shared during the meeting. Subsidy adjustment letters involving 79 beneficiaries have been issued after the resumption of geo-tagging, amounting to ₹1,83,14,064. The General Manager applauded this progress and encouraged continuous efforts to streamline subsidy disbursals and enhance the program's reach.

The meeting concluded with a call to ensure the PMEGP scheme effectively empowers unemployed youth by providing them with sustainable livelihood opportunities, thereby contributing to economic growth and self-reliance in Doda.

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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