KISHTWAR: The District Level Task Force Committee (DLTFC) today approved 20 loan proposals under the Jammu and Kashmir Rural Employment Generation Programme (JKREGP) to support local entrepreneurs. The approval was granted at a meeting chaired by District Development Commissioner (DDC)   Rajesh Kumar Shavan. The Scheme is being implemented by the J&K Khadi & Village Industries Board.

The Committee meticulously reviewed and scrutinized applications for seeking grant of loan for businesses, including provisional store, commercial vehicles and other business units, ultimately approving 20 cases. The total amount approved is around Rs 1.00 crore, with a subsidy provision of Rs 35 lakh to be provided to the beneficiaries.

The establishment of these units is expected to generate new employment opportunities, contributing significantly to the economic growth of the district. The meeting was attended by GM DIC (Phulail Singh; LDM Harsh Rawal and representatives from RSETI, JKEDI, Polytechnic, JK Bank Cluster Office as well as delegates from ITI and other stakeholders.

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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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