BARAMULLA: In a significant step towards youth empowerment and community outreach, an Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) programme was organized today at Government Degree College (GDC) Baramulla under the ambit of the Pradhan Mantri Internship scheme.

The initiative aimed to harness the potential of young students by involving them directly in awareness generation related to key government schemes and developmental programmes.

The event was organized by the District Employment and Counselling Centre (DECC) Baramulla, and was attended by Assistant Director, DECC Baramulla, Rahil Amin, who also serves as the Nodal Officer for the Pradhan Mantri Scholarship Internship scheme in the district.

The programme witnessed enthusiastic participation from students of Government Degree Colleges of Baramulla, Pattan, Sopore, as well as Polytechnic College Kanispora Baramulla and Industrial Training Institute (ITI) Baramulla.

Interns actively engaged with the community through interactive sessions, informative talks, and direct interactions, disseminating vital information on entrepreneurship, skill development, self-employment opportunities, and various government welfare schemes.

Prominent dignitaries present on the occasion included Prof. Tariq Ahmad Chalkoo, Principal, Government Degree College Baramulla; Javed Ahmad, Principal, Industrial Training Institute Baramulla. Representatives of other Colleges, their presence added value to the programme and encouraged student participation.

To ensure wider outreach, pamphlets and IEC materials were distributed during the event. Q&A sessions further enriched the interaction, allowing participants to clarify doubts and better understand various schemes.

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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