SRINAGAR: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar today chaired the 44th Board of Directors (BoDs) meeting of Jammu and Kashmir Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Backward Classes Development Corporation (JKSCST&BCDC) at Civil Secretariat here.

The meeting was attended by Commissioner Secretary Social Welfare Department, Special Secretary Tribal Affairs Department, Managing Director (JKSCST&BCDC), Additional Secretary Planning, Development & Monitoring Department and representatives of other concerned departments.

During the meeting, detailed deliberations were held upon the achievements for the year 2023-24 & 2024-25 till date, annual Action Plan under Direct Financing Scheme for the   year 2024-25  and recovery of loan from the beneficiaries’ for the year 23-24 &  2024-25 till date.

While chairing the meeting, Advisor called upon the officers to set revised targets for each district.

The Advisor asked the MD to fix monthly targets of each employee of the corporation and regularly monitor their performance. He also said that the loan recovery process should be reviewed on quarterly basis and appropriate measures need to be devised for recovery of loans from beneficiaries who  are not paying their dues regularly.

While expressing his displeasure over the lack of outreach activities, Advisor  directed the officers to increase business activities and raise awareness camps, loan melas and attend block diwas in their respective districts so as to attract the target population.

He also directed the officers to rigorously pursue the case for online portal facilities for applicants regarding loans, repayments and full automation of offices and the same should be completed within the specified time period.

During the meeting, MD JKSCST&BCDC gave a detailed presentation on the district wise/ Division wise/Apex Corporation wise Recovery details of the Corporation, recovery details against target fixed, details of disbursement among many other things.

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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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