POONCH: Continuing its efforts to promote awareness and outreach for the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) scheme, the Jammu and Kashmir Trade Promotion Organization (JKTPO), in association with the SPIU – Grant Thornton Bharat LLP and the District Industries Centre (DIC) Poonch, successfully organized a district-level awareness workshop at Dak Bunglow, Poonch.

The workshop is part of a larger series of district-level initiatives being conducted across Jammu and Kashmir under the RAMP scheme to enhance understanding of various support mechanisms available to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). These workshops aim to foster an enabling ecosystem for MSME growth through focused interventions, capacity building, and improved access to markets and finance.

The workshop was chaired by ACR Poonch, Mohd Sayeed, who underscored the significant role of MSMEs in the district's economic growth. He encouraged MSME units and stakeholders to utilize the support mechanisms provided by the RAMP scheme to boost productivity, enhance market access, and strengthen institutional linkages. DIC General Manager, Khalid Hussain Wafa remarked that this workshop is to build awareness and capacity among MSMEs, stakeholders and implementing agencies under the RAMP initiative

The workshop saw active participation from MSME entrepreneurs, stakeholders of self-employment schemes, officials from the Industries and Commerce Department, ITI students, representatives from financial institutions, and other notable attendees. The workshop provided an overview of the RAMP scheme's objectives, key components, and various programs being rolled out for the benefit of MSMEs in the Union Territory.

Speaking on the occasion, representatives from JKTPO/SPIU emphasized the importance of proactive participation by MSMEs to fully leverage the opportunities provided under the scheme. They also outlined the upcoming initiatives and encouraged entrepreneurs to connect with DIC and JKTPO for further support and guidance. The District Industries Centre, Poonch, also facilitated an interactive session where participants raised queries and shared feedback on challenges faced at the grassroots level. These insights will help shape future interventions under the RAMP framework to make them more responsive to local needs.

The RAMP scheme, supported by the World Bank and Ministry of MSME, Government of India, aims to strengthen MSME competitiveness, build resilient enterprises, and catalyze sustainable growth across the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. JKTPO remains committed to empowering MSMEs and creating a robust industrial ecosystem through continued engagement and collaboration with stakeholders at the district level.

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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