• Nominations open till March 5; Awards to be announced on March 8

JAMMU: The ASSOCHAM J&K Council has officially opened nominations for the 5th Edition of ASSOCHAM J&K Women Achievers Award – 2025, which will be announced on March 8, 2025, in celebration of International Women’s Day. Launched in 2021, this annual award recognizes and celebrates the outstanding contributions of women from Jammu and Kashmir across six key categories:  Manufacturing, Retail, Beauty & Wellness, Startup & Innovation, Education and Media

“We are delighted to announce the ASSOCHAM WOMEN ACHIEVERS – 2025, an event dedicated to celebrating and honoring remarkable women from J&K on International Women’s Day. The nominations are now open, and winners will be selected by an esteemed Jury Panel,” said Manik Batra, Chairman, ASSOCHAM J&K Council.

Highlighting the growing role of women in business and society, Bhupesh Gupta, Co-Chairman, ASSOCHAM J&K Council, added, “Women play a crucial role in our economy, and their contributions have increased manifold. Through these awards, we aim to encourage and recognize their passion and achievements.”

He further urged all accomplished women in J&K to participate, saying, “We encourage women achievers from various fields to submit their nominations and inspire others to follow in their footsteps.”

Women achievers interested in applying can Visit the ASSOCHAM office at Narwal or Contact: Amit Khajuria, Assistant Director, ASSOCHAM J&K Council, Phone: 9419238684  Email: amit.khajuria@assocham.com.

Applicants can also request a nomination form via email. The deadline for submission is March 5, 2025. All winners, selected by the Jury, will be honored at a special award ceremony on March 8, receiving a trophy and a certificate. Additionally, all participants will be awarded a Certificate of Participation.

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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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