In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family

JAMMU: An awareness programme on Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Program (PMEGP) and JKREGP scheme, being implemented by Khadi and Village Industries Board (KVIB), was held at Industrial Technical Institute (ITI), Jammu. Deputy CEO, KVIB, Tilak Raj and Principal ITI briefed the participants about the PMEGP and JKREGP scheme which is being run with the objective of providing financial and technical assistance to encourage youth to start small and medium scale manufacturing and service enterprises.

“Through PMEGP and JKREGP scheme, the Government aims to create such entrepreneurs who can generate employment for themselves and for others as well so that the burden to provide employment on the existing structure can be eased out” they added. They informed that KVIB invites all such individuals, and organizations, who want to set up their own business units under the authorized categories. KVIB not only helps in providing financial and technical assistance to the beneficiaries under various government schemes, but also arranges for their training, if required. The programme was attended by the students and staff of ITI and KVIB.

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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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