KUPWARA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Shrikant Balasaheb Suse today convened a meeting of concerned officers to review the performance of Self Help Groups (SHGs) functioning across the district under the Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKRLM).

During the meeting, DC took a detailed appraisal of SHG activities, financial linkages, livelihood generation, and implementation of various government schemes being facilitated through SHGs. He emphasized the role of women-led SHGs in strengthening grassroots entrepreneurship, improving household incomes, and ensuring inclusive development in rural areas.

It was informed that 8283 SHGs have been formed in the district covering 67235 households in 24 blocks of the district. DC directed the concerned officers to extend all necessary support to SHGs for capacity building, skill development, and market linkages. He also stressed on effective monitoring to ensure transparency and accountability in fund utilization.

He also stressed on increasing SHG credit linkage. All banks as well as NRLM district and block program managers were directed to ensure improvement in the performance under mission mode. ACD Kupwara, CPO, LDM, BDOs, DPM JKRLM, BPMs and other concerned attended the meeting.

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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