KATHUA: Under the ongoing initiatives of the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) Programme for the year 2025–26, the District Industries Centre (DIC) Kathua today organised an Udyam Registration Camp at E Square Hotel, Barnoti.

The programme was conducted under the supervision of General Manager, DIC Kathua, Mushtaq Ahmed Chowdhary and was coordinated by Functional Manager, Pallavi Bhardwaj along with departmental officials including IPO Shivang Gupta, IPO Maskeen Babu, Accountant Narayan Singh and other staff members.

The camp focused on promotion and on-the-spot facilitation of Udyam Registration for MSME units, traders and aspiring entrepreneurs. Industrial unit holders and MSME stakeholders from Barnoti and adjoining areas participated in the programme.

During the session, participants were sensitised about the significance, procedure and benefits of Udyam Registration under the RAMP framework, including access to government incentives, credit facilitation, policy support and formal recognition under the MSME ecosystem.

Awareness was provided regarding procedural requirements and advantages of enterprise formalisation. On-the-spot registration assistance and handholding support were extended to participants to ensure immediate facilitation and prompt redressal of queries.

The initiative aims at strengthening MSME formalisation, enhancing ease of doing business and promoting entrepreneurship in the district. The programme concluded with active participation from stakeholders. The entire team of DIC Kathua reiterated its commitment to continue such outreach activities for effective implementation of MSME development initiatives under RAMP and to facilitate greater formalisation of enterprises in the district.

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.

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