KISHTWAR: Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Pankaj Kumar Sharma, who is also Chairman of the District Level Task Force Committee (DLTFC), today chaired a meeting of the DLTFC under the Jammu and Kashmir Rural Employment Generation Programme (JKREGP), implemented by the Jammu and Kashmir Khadi and Village Industries Board (J&K KVIB).

The Committee reviewed 33 loan proposals submitted under JKREGP. After detailed scrutiny of each proposal, 21 were approved, nine applicants remained absent and three cases were deferred for further review. The approved projects involve a total project cost of ₹168.00 lakh, comprising a bank loan component of ₹109.60 lakh and a margin money component of ₹58.40 lakh.

The Deputy Commissioner called for timely processing of the approved cases and close coordination among the departments concerned and financial institutions for early establishment of the units and generation of sustainable employment across the district. The DLTFC, constituted under JKREGP, plays a key role in promoting self-employment and strengthening local livelihoods by extending financial support to aspiring entrepreneurs.

Among those present were General Manager DIC Kishtwar Dr Rishi Kumar Sharma; In-Charge KVIB Kishtwar Shah Mohammad; representatives from RSETI, Government Polytechnic Kishtwar, J&K Bank Cluster Office Kishtwar, J&K Grameen Bank, ITI Kishtwar and the In-Charge District KVIB Officer Kishtwar, besides other stakeholders 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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