RAMBAN: State Bank of India’s Rural Self Employment Training Institute (SBI RSETI) Ramban continues its mission to empower rural communities by organising a Soft Toys Maker & Seller training Programme at Heman Karma (Dhalwas) village. The inauguration ceremony was held with great enthusiasm and amid participation from local trainees and community members.

The event commenced with the lighting of traditional lamp by Director SBI RSETI Ramban Harvinder Singh. In his inaugural address, the Director emphasized the importance of skill-based training in today’s competitive world and encouraged the trainees, especially women, to take full advantage of the opportunity provided by RSETI.

The Director highlighted how SBI RSETI continues to support self-reliance by offering free training, boarding, and lodging facilities. He also elaborated on post-training handholding support and assistance in accessing bank credit for those interested in starting their ventures. The ceremony concluded with a heartfelt vote of thanks and the signature RSETI Claps, led by Faculty Member Sh. Rakesh Kumar, symbolizing unity, energy, and collective motivation of the group.

The 10-day training program aims to equip local participants with practical skills in designing, stitching, and marketing soft toys. Participants will also be guided on entrepreneurship fundamentals, pricing, branding, and linking with local markets or exhibitions for product sales.

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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