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  • Stresses priority sector lending, saturation of flagship schemes; launches Potential Linked Credit Plan

PULWAMA: Deputy Commissioner, Pulwama, Dr Basharat Qayoom today chaired the District Level Review Committee (DLRC) meeting for the third quarter of the financial year 2025–26 at Circuit House, Pulwama, to review the performance of banks and the implementation of various financial inclusion and employment generation schemes in the district.

At the outset, the Lead District Manager (LDM), Pulwama, presented a detailed overview of the district’s banking performance. The Chair was apprised that Pulwama recorded a year-on-year growth of 9.03 percent in deposits and 12.19 percent in advances, while the Credit–Deposit (CD) ratio increased by 3 percent. The district’s CD ratio at the end of the third quarter stood at 113.86 percent.

During the meeting, the DC reviewed bank-wise and sector-wise performance under the District Credit Plan (DCP). A detailed review of employment generation schemes, including Mission YUVA, PMEGP, PMFME, NRLM, HADP and PM Vishwakarma, was also conducted.

The Chair stressed upon all banks and line departments to ensure timely sanctioning and disbursement of cases and to minimise pendency. He directed strengthening coordination among stakeholders to enhance credit linkage and maximise beneficiary coverage.

The DC laid special emphasis on the implementation of social security schemes, including PMJDY, PMJJBY, PMSBY and APY. He directed banks to intensify enrolment drives to achieve saturation in a time-bound manner and ensure wider financial inclusion across all sections of society.

Emphasising accountability, the DC directed all banks to improve their performance in priority sector lending and devise concrete strategies to meet the annual targets. He also instructed regular monitoring of bank-wise performance and improvement in credit flow to productive sectors.

The DC further stressed enhancing financial literacy and awareness among the public and directed concerned institutions to conduct more outreach programmes, especially in rural and underserved areas.

On the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner also launched the Potential Linked Credit Plan for District Pulwama for the financial year 2026–27, aimed at providing a roadmap for credit planning and facilitating sector-wise growth in alignment with the district’s developmental priorities.

Among others, the meeting was attended by Chief Planning Officer, Pulwama; Lead District Manager; representatives of RBI and NABARD; Cluster Head, J&K Bank; Director, RSETI; district officers of line departments; and representatives of various banks and other 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.

— Team JK Monitor

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