POONCH: Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Vikas Kundal, chaired a meeting today at the DC Office complex to review the performance of banks under the Annual Credit Plan (ACP) for the financial year 2024-25.
The meeting was attended by key officials, including the GM DIC Poonch, Deputy Director Employment, Chief Animal Husbandry Officer, Chief Horticulture Officer, District Sheep Husbandry Officer, LDM Poonch, District Officer KVIB, and Cluster Head of JK Bank Poonch, among others.
During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner reviewed the progress of banks under government-sponsored schemes. He expressed concern regarding the low credit dispensation in the renewable energy and agriculture sectors.
Banks were directed to achieve 100 percent credit dispensation in renewable energy and other agriculture schemes within the next 10 days. District officers of agriculture and allied departments were advised to sponsor credit-linked cases under schemes such as the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme and the National Livestock Mission.
Additionally, the Deputy Commissioner emphasized the need for 100% disbursement of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana Scheme.
The meeting highlighted the importance of collaboration between banks and sponsoring agencies to guide unemployed youth toward livelihood opportunities. Banks were urged to expedite case processing and provide comprehensive support to the youth.
