ANANTNAG: Municipal Council Anantnag (MCA), in collaboration with the District Administration, organised an awareness programme under "Svanidhi Se Samriddhi" campaign today at the Town Hall, Anantnag.  The main purpose of the program was to promote financial inclusion and strengthen street vending livelihoods.

Addressing the gathering, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Vikas Ahlawat said the initiative aims to empower street vendors and boost their incomes. He highlighted that this year marks the sixth year of the PM Svanidhi Mahotsav, which celebrates the resilience of street vendors across India. Under the scheme, vendors are provided collateral-free loans of ₹10,000, ₹15,000 and ₹25,000 to give them working capital and help expand their businesses. Incentives are also available for timely repayment, and the programme encourages digital transactions.

The Chief Executive Officer, MCA informed that 671 vendors in the town have benefited from the scheme and several of those have received credit cards linked to their accounts. Vendors who spoke at the event expressed gratitude to the government and raised their concerns about space and allocation for vending. The program was also attended by officials of MCA, bank officials street vendors, bank officials, street vendors and others.

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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.

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