KULGAM: A meeting regarding the implementation of the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) was held today at Kulgam under the chairmanship of the Additional Deputy Commissioner, Kulgam, Vikar Ahmad Giri.

The meeting focused on increasing apprenticeship opportunities for local youth, registration of eligible establishments, mobilisation of candidates and greater participation of government departments, educational institutions and local industries under NAPS.

The ADC directed all concerned departments to identify suitable apprenticeship opportunities, encourage eligible establishments to register on the apprenticeship portal and ensure effective coordination for timely implementation of the scheme.

The officers were also directed to undertake awareness and mobilisation activities and submit regular progress regarding establishment registrations and apprentice engagements. The meeting emphasized NAPS as an important initiative for enhancing the skills, employability and livelihood opportunities of local youth.

The meeting was attended by the CEO Kulgam,  Fayaz Ahmad Mir,  Lead District Manager,  Iftikhar Ahmad Padder, SE R&B Javid Ahmad, Executive Engineers of R&B, Jal Shakti, Irrigation and KPDCL, Principal Government Polytechnic, AD Handicrafts & Handloom, Superintendent ITI Kulgam, District Officer KVIB and DPM NRLM.

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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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