POONCH: Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Vikas Kundal, chaired a meeting today at the DC Office complex to review the performance of banks under the Annual Credit Plan (ACP) for the financial year 2024-25.

The meeting was attended by key officials, including the GM DIC Poonch, Deputy Director Employment, Chief Animal Husbandry Officer, Chief Horticulture Officer, District Sheep Husbandry Officer, LDM Poonch, District Officer KVIB, and Cluster Head of JK Bank Poonch, among others.

During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner reviewed the progress of banks under government-sponsored schemes. He expressed concern regarding the low credit dispensation in the renewable energy and agriculture sectors.

Banks were directed to achieve 100 percent credit dispensation in renewable energy and other agriculture schemes within the next 10 days. District officers of agriculture and allied departments were advised to sponsor credit-linked cases under schemes such as the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme and the National Livestock Mission.

Additionally, the Deputy Commissioner emphasized the need for 100% disbursement of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana Scheme. The meeting highlighted the importance of collaboration between banks and sponsoring agencies to guide unemployed youth toward livelihood opportunities. Banks were urged to expedite case processing and provide comprehensive support to the youth.

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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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