JAMMU: Commissioner Secretary, Social Welfare, Sarmad Hafeez, today inaugurated Exhibition-cum-Sale organized by J&K Women's Development Corporation and sponsored by National Minorities Development & Finance Corporation (NMDFC), Ministry for Minorities Affairs, at Kala Kendra, here.

Around 80 beneficiaries/SHGs are participating in the event. The Commissioner Secretary inspected stalls and interacted with the exhibitors. He appreciated the efforts of the management for bringing out the exhibitors from almost all districts of the UT. This will provide them a market platform to exhibit and sale their products besides enthusing a healthy competition among the women to develop products for better market.

Various handicraft products handmade cushions, Suits, Kashmiri Shawls, Bed Sheets, Paper Machine, Crewel Embroidery Items, Sozni Embroidery Items, Jute Accessories, and Dry Fruits are being displayed in the exhibition stalls. Managing Director, Women's Development Corporation, Managing Director, SC/ST/OBC Development Corporation and other officers of the department were present in the occasion.

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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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