KISHTWAR: A 31-day skill development training programme on “Elective Women’s Tailor,” conducted by the State Bank of India Rural Self Employment Training Institute (SBI RSETI), Kishtwar concluded successfully today.

The programme witnessed active participation from women belonging to various parts of the district, with the objective of equipping them with tailoring skills to promote self-employment and entrepreneurship among rural women.

The valediction ceremony was attended by Imtiaz Ahmed, Functional Manager at the District Industries Centre (DIC), who engaged with the trainees and urged them to utilize their newly acquired skills to establish their own ventures.

He also explained the Tejaswini Scheme, a dedicated initiative to support women entrepreneurs, along with other government-sponsored schemes offering up to 35% subsidy for women beneficiaries.

Imtiaz Ahmed encouraged the participants to come forward and take full advantage of these schemes, emphasizing the importance of financial independence and local employment generation. Certificates of completion were distributed to all the trainees by the Chief Guest during the ceremony.

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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