DODA: A meeting of the District Level Review Committee (DLRC) and District Consultative Committee (DCC) for Doda was held at the conference hall of the DC office complex. The session was chaired by Deputy Commissioner Harvinder Singh and saw the presence of several key officials, including CPO Doda Manesh Kumar Manhas, ACD Doda Manoj Kumar, District Project Officer S. Parmjeet Singh, LDM Parveen Kumar, the General Manager of DIC, and other representatives from various departments and banks.

During the meeting, Deputy Commissioner urged bank stakeholders to maximize the disbursement of bank schemes and achieve set targets. Discussions focused on various processes, including application status received, target achievements, disbursement, and employment generation through the banking sector. The meeting's agenda covered the confirmation of the minutes from the last meeting and a review of bank-wise and sector-wise achievements related to the priority and non-priority sectors under the Annual Credit Plan 2023-24 as of March 2024.

The committee analyzed the progress of banks in deposits, advances, and the Credit-Deposit (C.D.) Ratio, discussing mechanisms to increase the CD ratio and the flow of credit to priority sectors and weaker sections of society. Specific directions were issued by the Deputy Commissioner to ensure the effective execution of the meeting's agenda, emphasizing a thorough review and validation of the previous meeting's minutes, accurate reporting and transparency in achievements under the Annual Credit Plan, and strategic methods to enhance the CD ratio.

Additionally, discussions extended to government-sponsored self-employment schemes and priority sector lending, particularly focusing on agriculture, animal husbandry, and other allied sectors. Progress under SHG, social security schemes, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), and Aadhaar seeding by banks were reviewed. The meeting concluded with resolutions for actionable steps to improve credit facilities and support for various sectors, aiming for sustainable development and financial inclusion within the district.

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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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