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

SRINAGAR: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Kumar Choudhary, today emphasised on bringing vibrancy in the industries sector for economic growth and employment creation for the people of Jammu and Kashmir. The Minister said this while taking review of the industries sector here at Civil Secretariat, Srinagar. He underscored the importance of revitalizing the industries sector to propel economic growth and employment creation.

The Dy. CM highlighted the sector’s potential to drive economic development and job creation, stressing the need for innovative strategies to boost industrial growth. He emphasized the government’s commitment towards fostering a conducive business environment, encouraging entrepreneurship and attracting investments. He said that the vibrancy in this sector will also play important role to enhance its  contribution to J&K’s GDP.

Besides this, stress was also laid on  generating job opportunities for the local youth through promotion of MSMEs, startups and large-scale industries in J&K. The Deputy Chief Minister directed the officials to identify areas for improvement and implement effective policies, develop infrastructure to support industrial growth and ensure ease of doing business for the aspiring entrepreneurs.

Surinder Choudhary said that the government’s vision for a vibrant industries sector is expected to transform the J&K economic landscape, creating opportunities for sustainable growth and development.

The Deputy Chief Minister also directed for undertaking regular meetings in order to speed up implementation by removing impediments and bottlenecks, if any. This will ensure that the developmental schemes being executed under different sectors and centrally sponsored schemes are closed within the stipulated time avoiding the cost escalation and related things.

ā€œThe officers should ensure that the schemes are completed and the funds allocated for a particular activity or initiatives are utilized to the maximum,ā€ he said and maintained that the line departments should also work in a coordinated manner while carrying on developmental works.

Among others, Commissioner Secretary Industries and Commerce Vikramjit Singh and Directors of Industries and Commerce Jammu/Kashmir, Handicrafts and Handlooms, MD JKTPO, MD SIDCO, SICOP, Director EDI, MD JKI, MD JKCL, CEO JK-KVIB and other concerned officers also attended the meeting.

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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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