PULWAMA: District Industries Centre (DIC), Pulwama, conducted an awareness-cum-outreach programme on Udyam Registration under the RAMP (Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance) programme today at Circuit House, Pulwama.  The programme was chaired by General Manager, DIC Pulwama, and Officers from various line departments including Lead District Manager, Pulwama; District Coordinator, CSC, Pulwama, as well as representative JKTPO (SPOC)-JK, Functional Managers and other officials from DIC Pulwama were present in the programme. 

A total of 115 beneficiaries from across the sectors, PM Vishwakarma, PMEGP and Industrial unit holders registered with DIC Pulwama attended the programme. In his inaugural address, General Manager, DIC, Pulwama sensitized participants and stakeholders about the significance of the MSME sector in the economy of Jammu & Kashmir, emphasizing the vital role of Udyam Registration in enabling businesses and industrial establishments to grow in collaboration with the government and its flagship schemes.

The process flow and benefits of Udyam Registration were explained to the participants through a detailed PowerPoint presentation that underscored RAMP’s role in strengthening the resilience, innovation, and sustainability of MSMEs. Key focus areas included access to financial support, technology upgradation and capacity building initiatives under the RAMP framework.

The event included a Q&A segment wherein entrepreneurs raised queries about documentation, sector-specific incentives, and challenges in navigating the Udyam portal. On the occasion, Lead District Manager Pulwama, representative JKTPO (SPOC)-JK, District Coordinator and CSC Pulwama also interacted with the participants, highlighting the benefits of registration.

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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Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here