RAMBAN: Deputy Commissioner Ramban Mohammad Alyas Khan today chaired a meeting of Bankers to review the progress achieved under priority sector lending, social security and financial inclusion schemes in the district.

Chief Planning Officer Dr. Shakeeb Ahmed Rather; Lead District Manager Davinder Singh; Cluster Heads J&K Bank Nirdesh Sharma and heads of various banks attended the meeting.

The meeting held a detailed review of the bank-wise progress under various government-sponsored schemes and initiatives aimed at extending financial assistance and banking services to eligible beneficiaries, particularly youth, farmers, entrepreneurs and people in rural and far-flung areas.

The Deputy Commissioner reviewed the implementation status of PM Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY), Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), Atal Pension Yojana (APY), Agriculture Credit, Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY), PM Surya Ghar, PM SVANidhi, PM Vishwakarma, PMEGP, PMFME, NRLM and Mission Yuva.

Progress regarding education loans, housing loans and awareness about unclaimed deposits was also reviewed during the meeting. The Deputy Commissioner sought feedback from the Lead District Manager, Cluster Heads and heads of various banks regarding achievements, pending cases and issues being faced by applicants, particularly local youth seeking financial assistance for self-employment and livelihood activities.

He directed the banks to make concerted efforts to improve their performance under priority sector schemes and ensure that all eligible beneficiaries are facilitated in availing the benefits of government-sponsored schemes.

The Deputy Commissioner stressed for intensified awareness campaigns, particularly in rural and far-flung areas, to educate people about available financial assistance, social security schemes and banking facilities. He further directed the concerned banks to undertake focused outreach to ensure wider coverage of eligible beneficiaries and effective delivery of banking and social security services to achieve the targets.

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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.

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