BARAMULLA: The District Office of the Khadi and Village Industries Board (KVIB) Baramulla has been honoured with an award for successfully achieving the PMEGP (Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme) and JKREGP (Jammu & Kashmir Rural Employment Generation Programme) targets across the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.

The award was conferred by the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir during the Divisional Level Bankers Committee Meeting held at Sanat Ghar Bemina, Srinagar, on March 17, 2025.

The team at KVIB Baramulla extends heartfelt gratitude to the District Development Commissioner Baramulla, Minga Sherpa, for his unwavering support and exemplary guidance, which have been instrumental in this achievement. His commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and driving economic growth in the district has provided the necessary direction and motivation for the team to excel.

This recognition is not just a milestone for KVIB Baramulla but a testament to the visionary leadership and steadfast encouragement of DDC Minga Sherpa. His guidance has empowered the team to meet ambitious targets and set a high standard of excellence in implementing government schemes aimed at promoting self-employment and rural development.

KVIB Baramulla remains committed to building upon this success and contributing even more significantly to the district’s development goals under the esteemed leadership of DDC Minga Sherpa. The team looks forward to continuing this momentum and striving for greater achievements in the future.

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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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