• DC Athar inaugurates, presides over programme

KULGAM: District Administration Kulgam on Friday conducted a day-long capacity building workshop on Women Entrepreneurship. The event was inaugurated and presided over by Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Athar Aamir Khan. In his address, DC highlighted the immense business opportunities emerging from India’s status as the world’s 4th largest economy, along with the transformative potential of having over 80 crore internet users, which opens up vast markets and digital avenues for entrepreneurs, especially women.

The workshop featured a series of technical sessions focusing on key areas such as enterprise development, startup ecosystems, sectoral potential within the district, and government schemes for financial and institutional support.

Discussions also covered access to finance, market linkages, and sector-specific opportunities across agriculture and primary sectors, manufacturing and secondary sectors, as well as services. The event also showcased inspiring success stories of local women entrepreneurs, aimed at motivating aspiring participants. ADC Kulgam, Viqar Ahmed Giri; JDP Zahid Sajjad; DSWO and other officers were also present in the programme.

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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