KISHTWAR: District Development Commissioner (DDC)   Pankaj Kumar Sharma convened a comprehensive review meeting today to assess the progress of Agriculture and allied sector credit-linked schemes in the district. The meeting focused on case sanctioning and disbursement status of key schemes, including Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Enterprises (PM-FME), PM-KISAN, Kisan Credit Card (KCC), Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF), among others. The Lead District Manager (LDM) apprised the DC of the current status and progress.

The DC Kishtwar directed the LDM to organize camps under the Convergence Plan for door-to-door awareness and services delivery. These camps will be organized in coordination with banks and relevant departments to bring services closer to the people.

The DC directed the line departments and banks to spread mass awareness and encourage the youth to set up agro- based enterprises by availing Government schemes. He also instructed the departments to inform beneficiaries about the formalities, benefits, and other relevant aspects of the schemes. The meeting was attended by CAO Kushal Chandel; CHO Sajid Mustafa; LDM Harsh Rawal; representatives from  financial institutions and stakeholder departments.

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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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