REASI: As part of the ongoing initiatives under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) Programme for the year 2025–26, the District Industries Centre (DIC) Reasi, functioning under the administrative control of the Director, Industries & Commerce Jammu, conducted an Awareness Creation cum Outreach Programme today at BDO Office Panthal, District Reasi. The programme was aimed at creating awareness among entrepreneurs and other stakeholders about the key interventions envisaged under RAMP, in strict adherence to the Strategic Investment Plan (SIP) and operational guidelines.

The programme also focused on promoting key flagship schemes of the Department of Industries & Commerce including the Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP), PM Vishwakarma Scheme and other allied departmental schemes for the benefit of entrepreneurs, artisans and MSME stakeholders.

The awareness camp was chaired by the worthy General Manager, District Industries Centre (DIC) Reasi, Navdeep Wazir. The programme was attended by departmental officials Ankur Sharma and Adeish Singh, representatives from the District Office KVIB, industrialists, bank officials, former sarpanches and panches, other stakeholders and general public.

The programme witnessed active participation from various stakeholders. During the programme, participants were sensitised about the objectives, benefits and implementation modalities of RAMP and other MSME-oriented schemes. The interactive session encouraged stakeholders to avail the benefits of these schemes for entrepreneurship development, employment generation and overall growth of the MSME sector in District Reasi.

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