SHOPIAN: In a series of awareness programmes being conducted by the Department of Horticulture Planning & Marketing in district Shopian, Area marketing Office/DNO PMFME Shopian today organized an awareness programme on Prime Ministers Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme at Panchayat Ghar Dangam Shopian.

A gathering of potential individual entrepreneurs particularly members from Cooperatives, FPOs and individuals of the district participated in the event. Officers/ officials from Area Marketing office and line departments viz. Agriculture and Horticulture Production departments and DRP attended the program. 

GMI Shopian addressed the gathering and presented an overview and potential scope of the scheme in the district which offers 35% credit linked capital subsidy with a maximum ceiling of Rs. 10.00 lakhs and Rs. 40,000 seed capital per member for SHGs and Producer Cooperatives with a support for branding and marketing and hand holding to the units to be established under the scheme.

HDO and AEO zone Kaprin also deliberated on benefits of availing the scheme to generate self employment and also helping the farmer community to curb post harvest losses in Horticulture and Agriculture produce. Expressing the desire, some potential entrepreneurs were registered on spot. District Resource Person, PMFME scheme Shopian, shared the entire registration and documentation process with the participants.

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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