KATHUA: The District Level Task Force Committee met here today to review loan applications under J&K Rural Employment Generation Programme (JKREGP). The meeting was chaired by Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Surinder Mohan at the DC Office complex.

The Committee securitised the applications posted online by the unemployed youth of the district seeking loan under the J&K Rural Employment Generation Programme (JKREGP) to set up ventures across different sectors. The scheme is being implemented by J&K Khadi & Village Industries Board.

After scrutinizing 71 applications, the Committee approved 45 cases found complete in all respects. Among the rest, 24 applicants were absent, 1 application was rejected and another was deferred for the next meeting.

General Manager DIC Mushtaq Chaudhary; District Officer KVIB Surinder Paul Sharma; LDM SBI Kathua, Superintendent ITI Kathua Cluster Head J&K Bank and J&K Grameen Bank 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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