• Emphasizes importance of Social Security schemes in providing financial support to citizens

SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo today chaired a comprehensive review meeting here at Meeting Hall of the DC Office Complex to assess the implementation status and progress of various financial inclusion and social security schemes being executed through banks and financial institutions in the district.

At the outset, DC reviewed the progress under various Financial Inclusion schemes including distribution of RuPay Debit Cards under Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), Atal Pension Yojana (APY), Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) and Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY).

On the occasion, DC stressed dedicated efforts by all line departments and Banks operating in Srinagar district to bring more and more people in the fold of Financial Inclusion schemes so that the benefit is extended to all the eligible beneficiaries for financial inclusion in the district.

He stressed on intensifying awareness regarding the scheme to widen the ambit of coverage. He emphasized the importance of these schemes in providing financial support to citizens, especially those from marginalized sections, by offering life and accidental insurance coverage.

DC emphasized that financial institutions must instill confidence in the public regarding Financial Inclusion schemes and ensure all beneficiaries envisaged as laid in guidelines are registered at the earliest.

Besides, Chief Planning Officer, Fayaz Ahmad Dar and General Manager DIC, Hamida Akhtar, the meeting was attended by Superintending Engineer R&B, Assistant Commissioner Development, Chief Agriculture Officer, Chief Sanitation Officer (SMC), LDM(Banks), Assistant Labour Commissioner, Officers from ICDS, FCS&CA, NRLM and other concerned.

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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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