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  • Stresses comprehensive coverage under social security schemes like PMSBY, PMJJBY & APY

KULGAM: The District Level Review Committee (DLRC) and District Consultative Committee (DCC) meeting of District Kulgam was convened today under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Athar Aamir Khan. The meeting reviewed the performance of banks and line departments for the quarters ending June 30 and September 30, 2024, under the Annual Credit Plan (ACP) and various government schemes.

Lead District Manager (LDM), Parvez Rashid, provided a detailed overview, revealing that as of September 30, 2024, bank deposits in the district stood at Rs.2541.67 crore, reflecting a growth of 13.12% over the previous year. Advances amounted to Rs.2324.98 crore, showing a 6.28% growth over the same period. The Credit-Deposit Ratio (CDR) of the district was 91.47%, significantly above the national benchmark of 60%.

Under the District Annual Credit Plan (2024-25), which targets Rs.1937 crore, banks disbursed Rs.825.53 crore to 31,775 beneficiaries during Q2, achieving 43% of the ACP target. While reviewing the sector-wise performance, the DC instructed banks to enhance credit disbursement in agriculture, MSME, and emphasized sectors like farm mechanization, education, housing, and renewable energy.

LDM also highlighted that Kulgam district has achievements recorded under government schemes such as PMEGP, Artisans/Weavers Credit Card, and PM Weavers Mudra Scheme. Additionally, 317 vehicles have been provided under the Mumkin Scheme, 29 cases disbursed under Tejaswini, and 47 cases under Spurring initiative.

The DC stressed the importance of timely and efficient implementation of government-sponsored schemes like PMEGP, REGP, NRLM, and NULM to promote self-employment in the district. He strongly urged banks to expedite the processing of cases, and emphasized the need for line departments to ensure comprehensive coverage under social security schemes such as PMSBY, PMJJBY, and APY.

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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