BARAMULLA: In a significant step towards empowering women through employment, Govt. ITI Baramulla, in collaboration with Mahindra Naandi Foundation and District Employment & Counseling Centre, organized a one-day Job Utsav at ITI Baramulla. The event brought together 23 employers and over 750 female job seekers, offering diverse career opportunities.

The event was jointly inaugurated by Dr. Jahangir ul Gani Coordinator, Naandi Foundation; Er. Javid Ahmad Ganie Principal, Govt. ITI Baramulla; Rahil Amin AD Employment;  and Professor Neelofar Principal, GDC Women Baramulla. Their collective efforts emphasized the importance of skill development and employment accessibility for women in the region.

With more than 300 vacancies across multiple sectors, the job fair provided a valuable platform for female aspirants, especially those trained under the Mahindra Pride Classroom Project of the Naandi Foundation. This 40-hour employability skills training program, supported by Mahindra Group, equips ITI students with life skills, personality development, and interview preparation, enhancing their job readiness.

The overwhelming participation of women in the event highlighted the growing interest and need for career advancement among local talent. The fair successfully bridged the gap between employers and skilled job seekers, paving the way for future employment initiatives aimed at women's empowerment.

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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