RAMBAN: The Municipal Council Ramban, under the aegis of Deputy Commissioner Baseer-Ul-Haq Chaudhary, successfully organized a 15-day Pakhwada ‘SVANidhi Bhi, Swabhiman Bhi’ campaign across the town from November 18 to December 02, 2024. The campaign aimed to accelerate progress in key areas, including loan disbursement, SVANidhi se Samriddhi, and digital adoption, ensuring broader coverage of the PM-SVANidhi scheme.

A culmination function held at the Community Hall Ramban marked the conclusion of this initiative. Chief Executive Officer Sudarshan Jamwal, Medical Superintendent District Hospital Dr Virender Trisal, and BMO Ukhral Dr. Mohd Iqbal sensitized vendors and other participants about various schemes integrated into the ‘SVANidhi Bhi, Swabhiman Bhi’ campaign.

They said that this campaign was conducted by the administration   to empower street vendors and ensure their financial inclusion and dignity through comprehensive support and awareness initiatives.

Participants were provided detailed information and guidance on availing benefits from multiple schemes, including Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, One Nation One Ration Card, Janani Suraksha Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Mandhan Yojana and Registration under BOCW

Representatives from various banks also guided participants on regulating financial assistance under the PM-SVANidhi scheme. On-the-spot registrations for these schemes were facilitated by the respective departments.  In addition, registration cards issued by the Municipal Council Ramban were distributed among eligible vendors during the event.

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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.

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