DODA: Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Doda Roshan Lal today chaired a meeting of District Level Review Committee (DLRC) to review the performance of the Banks for the quarter ending June 2025.

The meeting was attended by Assistant Commissioner Development (ACD) Din Mohammad Afaqi; Chief Planning Officer (CPO) Manesh Kumar Manhas; Deputy Director Employment Rafiq Ahmed Jaral; Cluster Head Kumar Sourabh; Zonal Head J&K Bank Vinay Gupta; LDM Parveen Kumar; besides other district officers  and officials from line departments.

LDM Parveen Kumar gave a detailed presentation, covering bank-wise achievements, performance under government-sponsored schemes, Kisan Credit Card (KCC) cases, Self-Help Groups (SHGs), social security schemes, Aadhaar seeding, promotion of education loans and financial literacy initiatives. The meeting also reviewed the progress of banks under the Annual Credit Plan (ACP) focusing on deposit growth, advances and the Credit-Deposit (CD) ratio.

The ADDC asked the banks to enhance priority sectors credit flow, to benefit weaker sections, women, and youth. He directed banks to ensure hassle-free credit facilities, timely sanctioning of loans and proactive outreach in rural areas. Special stress was laid on improving coordination between financial institutions and government departments, effective loan recovery and providing financial support for entrepreneurship and self-employment generation.

A significant focus of the meeting was the implementation of flagship schemes such as PMEGP, Mission Youth, Mudra Loans, Stand-Up India, PMFME, Kisan Credit Card (KCC) and support to SHGs. The Committee also discussed initiatives like Jan Dhan Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana, PMAY, NABARD-supported schemes and education loan disbursement.

The ADDC urged banks and departments to pay special attention to the "Didi Ki Roshni" initiative, handicrafts, agriculture and allied sectors, besides prioritizing employment generation opportunities for youth to push economic growth in the district.

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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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