RAJOURI: The District Level Task Force Committee meeting under Jammu Kashmir Rural Employment Generation Programme (JKREGP), was today convened by the J&K Khadi & Village Industries Board Rajouri at its office for selection of the candidates who have applied for financial assistance to establish different types of Micro Industrial units under Manufacturing, Service & trading sector.

The meeting was chaired by Additional District Development Commissioner Malikzada Shaerazul Haq and attended by District Officer KVIB Sameer Ahmed, Lead District Manager J&K Bank, Cluster Head JKB, Director JKB RSETI, representatives from DIC and Area Manager JKGB.

The Additional District Development Commissioner emphasized adherence to the parameters and laid down norms of the Scheme while screening the applicants. “Only projects having good potentiality and viability with area specific approach shall be considered under the schemes,” he stressed.

The District officer KVIB placed a list of 64 candidates before the Committee. Each candidate was interviewed by the committee to assess the experience, technical knowhow and viability of the projects.

 'The Committee after considering all related aspects of the scheme, selected 30 proposals, involving project cost of Rs.235.00 Lakh with the margin money component of Rs.82.25 Lakh. The proposed projects are expected to generate employment opportunities for about 180 persons.

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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