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RAJOURI: The District Level Review Committee (DLRC) meeting was chaired today by District Development Commissioner (DDC) Rajouri Abhishek Sharma here in the Conference Hall of the PWD Dak Bungalow to review the performance of banks and other financial institutions. The meeting was attended by Chief Planning Officer Maqsood Ahmed; Lead District Manager Sanjeev Bhasin; Chief Animal Husbandry Officer Dr. Khalid Hussain; District Sheep Husbandry Officer P.P. Sagotral Assistant Director Fisheries Bodh Raj and officers from various banks operating in the District.

The DDC directed banks to enhance priority sector lending and emphasized improvement in the Credit-Deposit (CD) ratio, which currently stands at 54 percent. He urged all stakeholders to take concrete steps to enhance the ratio for the economic growth of the district.

Key progress under credit linked schemes was reviewed in detail. The meeting was informed that 1906 cases have been disbursed under KCC (Animal Husbandry) against 2230 sponsored cases, while under KCC (Sheep Husbandry) 36 cases were disbursed out of 87 sponsored cases. Similarly 21 cases were disbursed under KCC (Fisheries) against 30 sponsored cases. The DDC instructed banks to ensure the timely disbursement of pending cases.

It was further informed that 52 cases have been disbursed under the Prime Minister’s Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME).  Noting slow disbursement under the Holistic Agriculture Development Program (HADP), the DDC directed concerned officers to take immediate corrective measures.

Reviewing the progress under the self-employment schemes, the chair was informed that disbursement has been made against 73 proposals sponsored under PMEGP. The DDC directed the District Industries Centre to motivate the maximum number of youth for self employment by promoting PMEGP and other like schemes. The DDC also reviewed the progress under Mission Youth, RSETI, NRLM and other schemes, urging all departments to expedite sponsorship and disbursement to meet targets. The DDC reiterated the need for enhanced coordination between banks and government departments to ensure the benefits of these schemes reach the intended beneficiaries promptly.

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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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