• DC felicitates beneficiaries and highlights financial inclusion initiatives

REASI: District Administration Reasi today organised SVANidhi Mahotsav at Reasi to celebrate the success of the PM SVANidhi Scheme and promote financial inclusion among street vendors.

Deputy Commissioner Reasi Kumar Abhishek attended as chief guest and felicitated beneficiaries for utilising the scheme to strengthen their livelihoods. The programme was attended by PM SVANidhi beneficiaries, banking officials and officers from various departments.

Addressing the gathering, the DC said that the PM SVANidhi Scheme is a platform designed to link street vendors with multiple welfare schemes and financial services. He urged beneficiaries to make full use of the financial assistance to expand their businesses and move towards long-term financial stability. He informed beneficiaries about Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY), Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) and Atal Pension Yojana (APY), and encouraged all to enrol for financial protection and social security. He further noted that timely loan repayment builds creditworthiness and opens access to larger loans in future.

Among those present were Additional Deputy Commissioner Reasi Krishan Lal, Manager J&K Bank, Executive Officer Municipal Committee Reasi and other officials.

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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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