SRINAGAR:  Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), through its field office Branch MSME Development & Facilitation Office (DFO), Srinagar, organised a first-of-its-kind Vendor Development Programme (VDP) involving 9 CPSEs in the Kashmir region, aimed at strengthening market linkages between Central Public Sector Undertakings (CPSUs) and local Micro & Small Enterprises (MSEs).

The programme saw the presence of senior officers from the Government of Jammu & Kashmir, including the Director Handicrafts & Handloom Kashmir, Massrat Ul Islam; Director KPDCL, Mehmood Ahmad Shah, and Director Industries & Commerce Kashmir, Khalid Majeed.  The programme was organised under the guidance of  A.K. Tamaria, Joint Director/Head of Office  MSME DFO Jammu and coordinated by Saheel Alaqband, Assistant Director Branch MSME DFO Srinagar.

The two-day programme witnessed participation from nine leading CPSEs, including NHAI, NHPC, IOCL, FCI, BPCL, POWERGRID, HPCL,CPWD and NSIC. Senior officials from these CPSEs participated to deliberate on the Public Procurement Policy of Government of India and its role in promoting and supporting MSEs.  Senior officials from GeM Headquarters, New Delhi, were also present and actively engaged with participating enterprises.

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