SHOPIAN:  As part of the public outreach programme of the department, a one day seminar cum awareness camp was organized by the Department of Handicrafts and Handlooms, Shopian, at Gagren on Tuesday. During the day-long camp, the experts from Craft Development Institute and Industries and Commerce Department apprised the participants of GI, product branding, marketing strategies and product diversification.

More than 100 artisans and local people attended the event. The Department deliberated upon the importance of the sector for boosting UT’s economy. It exhorted upon the participants to avail the benefits being offered under different departmental schemes including credit card scheme for artisans and weavers, Weavers Mudra Scheme, Education Scholarship for children of Artisans and Weavers, Karkhandar Scheme, Financial Assistance to Cooperative Societies and GI tagging of selected kashmiri crafts like Pashmina, carpet weaving and Sozni Embroidery.  Sheikh Hemayun Javaid, Assistant Director Handicrafts and Handloom Shopian presided over the event.

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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Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here