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KISHTWAR: The District Level Task Force Committee (DLTFC) meeting for Jammu and Kashmir Rural Employment Generation Programme (JKREGP) was convened today under the chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner (Chairman DLTFC) Kishtwar Pankaj Kumar Sharma. The flagship employment generation scheme is being implemented by the Khadi Village and Industries Board Kishtwar.

The Committee undertook a detailed review of 44 loan proposals placed before it. After due scrutiny, 31 cases were approved, while 07 applicants remained absent, 03 cases were deferred for review and 03 cases were rejected in accordance with the prescribed guidelines.

Under the approved cases, the total project cost stands at ā‚¹227.20 lakh, with a total bank loan component of ā‚¹215.84 lakh and a margin money component of ā‚¹79.52 lakh.

The Deputy Commissioner emphasized the timely processing of approved cases and effective coordination among departments and financial institutions to ensure early grounding of projects and sustainable employment generation in the district.

The DLTFC, constituted under JKREGP and implemented by the Jammu and Kashmir Khadi and Village Industries Board (J&K KVIB), aims to promote self-employment and strengthen livelihood opportunities by supporting local entrepreneurs across the district.

The meeting was attended by GM DIC Dr. Rishi Kumar Sharma; LDM Harsh Rawal; representatives of RSETI, Polytechnic, JK Bank Cluster Office, J&K Grameen Bank, ITI and the In-Charge District KVIB Officer along with other concerned stakeholders.

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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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