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KULGAM: A meeting of District Skill Committee (DSC) was held on Wednesday under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Athar Aamir Khan at the mini-secretariat Kulgam. The meeting focused on reviewing the progress of the District Skill Development Plan (DSDP) of the current financial year and discussing the action plan for DSDP 2025-26.

During the meeting, the progress of skill development courses being undertaken in the district was reviewed. The status of enrollment and quality of training at Govt Polytechnic College Kulgam, ITI Kulgam, ITI Khuribatpora, ITI Kund and private institutions was reviewed.

The Chairman directed the member secretary to ensure all the students in these institutions are also thoroughly trained about the available government schemes including PMEGP, Mission Yuva, HADP, PMFME, AIF etc and their registration is done at the end of the course with the relevant schemes so that their livelihoods are secured through self employment and entrepreneurship ventures.

The different departments were directed to send resource persons to these technical institutions for the same. Among others, the meeting was attended by the General Manager, DIC, Principal Polytechnic Kulgam, CEO, Assistant Director Handicrafts/Handloom Kulgam; Superintendent ITI, Kulgam, Kund, Kuribatpora.

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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