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KISHTWAR: To review the district’s financial and developmental progress, a District Level Review Committee (DLRC) meeting for the quarter ending June 2025 was held today under the chairmanship of District Development Commissioner (DDC) Kishtwar Pankaj Kumar Sharma . The meeting brought together senior officials from banks and various government departments.

Discussions focused on evaluating credit flow under government-sponsored schemes, financial literacy efforts, and achievements in priority sectors such as Agriculture, Horticulture and MSMEs. Key schemes reviewed included the Kisan Credit Card (KCC), Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), PM Mudra, PMFME, NRLM, social security schemes and programs promoting entrepreneurship.

The DC also reviewed Mission YUVA and various schemes of financial inclusion, including the Spurring initiative, PMJJBY, PMJDY, APY and others stressing their importance in empowering youth, expanding social security coverage, and ensuring inclusive growth.

He expressed concern over the slow progress by some banks, particularly private banks, in the priority sector and directed them to improve their performance and meet set targets promptly. He emphasized the importance of supporting agriculture, allied sectors, HADP, small enterprises, and women-led businesses.

To strengthen financial outreach, the DC instructed the Lead District Manager (LDM) to prepare a Camp Calendar and Convergence Plan for door-to-door awareness and service delivery. These camps will be conducted in coordination with banks and relevant departments to bring services closer to the people and create awareness regarding the on-ground implementation of various schemes.

Reviewing the first-quarter performance, the DC directed all departments and banks to work in close coordination to promote entrepreneurship, ensure timely loan disbursement, and remove any barriers to project implementation.

The meeting was attended by CPO Kishtwar Akhil Thakur, LDM Harsh Rawal,AD Handicrafts Kishtwar Pardeep Shan, LDO RBI Amandeep Singh, and representatives from various departments and financial institutions.

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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.

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