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UDHAMPUR: Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Minga Sherpa today chaired a meeting of District Level Review Committee and District Consultative Committee to review the performance of the banks during the quarter ending June 2026.

The meeting was attended by Chief Planning Officer Uttam Singh, Assistant Commissioner Development Om Parkash, besides senior officers of various departments and representatives of banks. At the outset, the Lead District Manager briefed the chair on the overall performance and achievements of the banks.

Detailed discussions were held on bank- and sector-wise achievements in lending to priority and non-priority sectors, credit disbursement under government-sponsored schemes, status of Kisan Credit Cards, functioning of the Financial Literacy and Credit Counselling Centre, implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, progress under the Financial Inclusion Plan and financial literacy programmes conducted by rural bank branches during the quarter, besides other related matters.

The DC directed bankers to further enhance outreach activities and ensure effective coverage of eligible persons under the financial inclusion and welfare schemes. He stressed the need for coordinated, mission-oriented efforts to accelerate progress and ensure tangible outcomes on the ground.

For strengthening priority sector lending, the bankers were directed to conduct focused awareness and outreach programmes. The DC called for a joint and result-oriented approach to achieve the prescribed targets, particularly for the welfare and economic empowerment of the rural population.

He also exhorted bank officials and line departments to set realistic, area-specific targets based on local needs and potential and work collectively to achieve optimum results within the stipulated timelines.

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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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