• Underlines need for inculcation of market-oriented skills among youth; says Board committed to extend support for seamless growth & development of Industrial sector

PULWAMA: Chairperson J&K KVIB, Dr. Hina Shafi Bhat Saturday presided over an awareness camp cum interactive session with educated unemployed youth and aspiring entrepreneurs at Town Hall Pulwama. The programme was also attended by senior officers from the Board, officers from District Administration, officers from bank fraternity and a large number of educated unemployed youth and aspirant entrepreneurs of the area.

Speaking on the occasion, Chairperson J&K KVIB underscored the need for ensuring active engagement of stakeholders to make a meaningful impact on employment opportunities across UT of J&K. She reiterated the need for synchronised efforts by implementing agencies and Banks to ensure that the benefits of employment generation programmes viz. PMEGP and JKREGP are percolated among the target population.

It was informed that from the last five years, margin money of Rs. 56.34 crores have been released in favour of 2233 beneficiaries in Pulwama district thereby creating employment opportunities for 17212 persons. Dr. Hina underlined the need for inculcation of market-oriented skills among youth and reiterated that the Board is at the forefront in organising the craft and skill development training for aspirant entrepreneurs and unemployed youth. She enjoined upon the prospective entrepreneurs to explore the possibilities of establishing their own micro-enterprises thereby creating employment opportunities for themselves as well as others.

The Chairperson J&K KVIB added that the Board is committed to extend every type of hand-holding support for seamless growth and development of the Industrial Sector in UT J&K. Earlier, the officers gave detailed presentations about the Modalities involved in implementation of JKREGP and PMEGP. The stakeholders were informed that these schemes are online and aspirant entrepreneurs can apply online for availing financial assistance under these schemes.

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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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