BARAMULLA: A District Level Review Committee (DLRC) meeting for the quarter ending March 2025 was held today at Dak Bungalow Baramulla under the chairmanship of District Development Commissioner (DDC) Baramulla, Minga Sherpa. The meeting reviewed the performance of banks and line departments under various government-sponsored schemes and priority sector lending.

Representatives from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), NABARD, Cluster Head J&K Bank, Lead District Manager (LDM) Baramulla, and officers from all major banks and concerned departments participated in the meeting. Lead District Manager, Bashir Ahmad Sheikh informed the house that under the District Credit Plan 2024–25, the total credit target was Rs. 4,272.53 crore, against which Rs. 4,579.43 crore was achieved, marking 107% of the target. Under the priority sector, Rs. 2,420.87 crore was disbursed against a target of Rs. 3,567.27 crore (68%), while the non-priority sector saw disbursement of Rs. 2,158.56 crore against a target of Rs. 705.26 crore, achieving 306%.

DDC conducted a comprehensive review of the performance of all banks and departments. He emphasized achieving 100% saturation under the National Mission for Financial Inclusion and directed banks to expedite the disposal of all pending loan cases under schemes such as PMEGP, MUMKIN, PM Vishwakarma, Mission Youth, Tejaswini and other flagship programmes.

Highlighting the need for grassroots-level financial awareness, DDC directed all banks and financial institutions to organize outreach and literacy camps in collaboration with line departments. He stressed the involvement of ASHA and Anganwadi workers, as well as NRLM SHG members, to enhance the reach and impact of financial education.

To ensure comprehensive coverage under social security and credit schemes, DDC instructed banks to intensify efforts for saturation under Kisan Credit Card (KCC), PM Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), PM Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY), PM Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), Atal Pension Yojana (APY), MUDRA loans and Aadhaar seeding.

DDC further directed the Lead District Manager to conduct a seminar for all bankers to sensitize them about operational guidelines and objectives of government flagship schemes, ensuring smooth and timely loan disbursements. In conclusion, DDC urged all line departments to organize special awareness camps across the district to inform the public about various financial and welfare schemes and ensure effective last-mile delivery of benefits.

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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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