• DC gives away loan cheques to 27 beneficiaries  

KATHUA: The live broadcast of the launch of Credit Card facility and Disbursement of Loans to one lakh beneficiaries under the PM SVANidhi Scheme by Prime Minister Narendra Modi was held today at the Conference Hall of DC Office Complex- Kathua.

Deputy Commissioner Rajesh Sharma was the chief guest at the event, which was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner, Surinder Mohan Sharma; Assistant Commissioner Development, Vishavjeet Singh; CEO Municipal Council, Amit Sharma; Lead District Manager, Aman Jasrotia, Executive Officers of different municipal bodies, besides officers from line departments and beneficiaries of the scheme.

After the formal launch, the Deputy Commissioner gave away loan cheques to 27 PM SVANidhi scheme beneficiaries hailing from different parts of the district. The beneficiaries expressed gratitude to the Government for extending timely financial assistance which will help them strengthen their livelihoods and achieve economic self-reliance.

Speaking on the occasion, the DC said that the PM SVANidhi scheme is a landmark initiative aimed at uplifting street vendors by integrating them into the formal financial system. He urged beneficiaries to utilize the loan amount judiciously to expand their businesses and improve their income.

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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