JAMMU: The District Level Task Force Committee (DLTFC) under the Jammu and Kashmir Rural Employment Generation Programme (JKREGP) met today at the Conference Hall of the Deputy Commissioner's Office, Jammu to consider applications received under the self-employment scheme. Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Jammu Vidhu Shekhar chaired the meeting, attended by representatives of the implementing and financing agencies.

A total of 38 applications were placed before the Committee for scrutiny. After detailed evaluation, 30 cases were approved for financial assistance under the JKREGP. Seven applicants remained absent, while one case was deferred for consideration at a later stage after completion of the required formalities. The Committee assessed the viability of each project and emphasised transparent, timely and merit-based selection to ensure that genuine entrepreneurs receive support.

The Chair urged the participating banks and implementing agencies to process the approved cases promptly so that eligible beneficiaries can establish their enterprises without delay.

Among those present were District Officer Khadi and Village Industries Board (KVIB) Mohammad Sadiq, Lead District Manager (LDM) SBI Ajay Thappa, Director RSETI SBI Sunny Goja, Cluster Head J&K Bank Neena Gupta, a representative of J&K Grameen Bank (JKGB) and other officers concerned.

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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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