• DC emphasis extensive outreach activities, Timely Disbursement, strengthening of Financial Inclusion

DODA: Deputy Commissioner Doda Krishan Lal today chaired a meeting in the Conference Hall of the DC Office to review the progress of Mission YUVA and financial inclusion and social security schemes in the district.

The meeting reviewed the implementation status of Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY), Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) and Atal Pension Yojana (APY), with a focus on improving beneficiary coverage, strengthening awareness and ensuring effective implementation.

The Deputy Commissioner assessed the status of scheme implementation, outreach activities at Municipal and Gram Panchayat levels. Emphasis was laid on strengthening departmental coordination and conducting targeted awareness drives to ensure that eligible beneficiaries are informed about and able to access the benefits of these schemes.

The meeting also reviewed Mission YUVA including the progress of applications, approved cases and the transition from application to disbursement. The Deputy Commissioner stressed the need for close monitoring of branch-wise progress, particularly in the Doda banking cluster, to facilitate timely processing and disbursement of financial assistance to eligible beneficiaries.

The progress of beneficiary facilitation initiatives, including Udyam Jagriti, Lakhpati Didis and college outreach programmes, was also discussed. The meeting further reviewed capital applications, capacity-building initiatives and enterprise mentorship.

The Deputy Commissioner underscored the importance of sustained outreach, effective handholding and regular follow-up by the concerned departments and banking institutions to promote entrepreneurship, strengthen financial inclusion and ensure that the intended benefits reach eligible beneficiaries.

 The meeting was attended by ACR, CPO, ACD, CAO, ALC, Lead Bank Manager, Cluster Head J&K Bank, Employment Officer, DPM NRLM, SBDU officials, BHD officials. Yuva Doots participated virtually.

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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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