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RAMBAN: Deputy Commissioner Ramban Mohammad Alyas Khan today released the Potential Linked Credit Plan (PLP) for the year 2026-27 here at a meeting held in his office chamber. Among others present on the occasion were Additional Deputy Commissioner Varunjeet Singh Charak; Assistant Commissioner Development Sheraz Ahmed; Lead District Manager Davinder Singh; District Development Manager NABARD Aarshi Sharma and other concerned officers.

The PLP is prepared annually by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) to assess the credit potential of the district on the basis of past trends, available infrastructure and development prospects in different sectors. For the year 2026-27, the priority sector credit outlay under PLP has been projected at Rs. 65,203.49 lakh.

On the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner also approved the District Credit Plan (DCP) for the year 2026-27. The DCP is prepared every year by the Lead District Manager and contains sector-wise credit targets for banks under priority and non-priority sectors. The total credit outlay under DCP for FY 2026-27 for District Ramban has been fixed at Rs. 1,11,340.00 lakh, covering both priority and non-priority sectors.

Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner stressed the need for timely and effective implementation of the credit plans to ensure better financial inclusion and economic growth in the district. He asked the concerned departments and banks to work in close coordination for achieving the set targets and extending maximum benefits to the people.

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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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