ANANTNAG: The Municipal Council  (MC) Anantnag today organized an impactful “SVANidhi Se Samriddhi” programme at Town Hall Anantnag aimed to  empowering street vendors by creating awareness about the benefits of the PM SVANidhi scheme and other government-linked welfare initiatives.

Commissioner Secretary, Mandeep Kour,  while addressing the function virtually,  emphasizing the need for street vendors to avail full benefits of the SVANidhi scheme. She urged them to focus on proper sanitation, cleanliness, digital payments, and actively seek assistance through various government welfare schemes to enhance their businesses and livelihoods.

The event witnessed the presence of Director Urban Local Bodies, Kashmir, Qazi Sarwar, and Additional District Development Commissioner,  Abdul Aziz Sheikh.  Addressing the participants, the officers stressed the importance of maximizing the benefits of the SVANidhi scheme, ensuring financial inclusion, and enhancing socio-economic upliftment through government support.

A  large number of street vendors, local residents, and stakeholders actively participated in the event, making it a grand success. Besides, awareness sessions, the programme also featured various cultural performances, adding a vibrant touch to the occasion. The Municipal Council Anantnag remains committed to the welfare of street vendors and will continue to work towards their empowerment by facilitating access to financial aid, capacity-building initiatives, and government welfare schemes.

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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