In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family

SRINAGAR: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary today chaired a meeting to review the performance and functioning of Industries & Commerce (I&C) Department Kashmir. Commissioner Secretary I&C, Director Industries, Managing Director SIDCO along with General Managers and senior officials of the concerned departments were present in the meeting.

During the meeting, detailed deliberations were held on NCSS, pending cases, availability of land in Industrial Estates of Kashmir province and it’s allotment, details of functional and sick units, details of NCSS package, auction of Industrial Units along with revenue details and status of projects under Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI).

The Deputy Chief Minister also assessed the status and timely execution of industrial and infrastructure projects to ensure they are implemented transparently and efficiently. He asked the concerned officers and authorities to ensure timely project completion, create investor-friendly ecosystems, support start-up entrepreneurs, and develop policies for improved trade and industrial growth.

Deputy Chief Minister emphasized on GMs to rigorously follow and pursue the cases of applicants under the norms so that benefits of incentives based schemes can reach every beneficiary without delay. He highlighted that government under the leadership of CM Omar Abdullah is focused to make it easier for investors to set up industries by providing hassle-free services.

Deputy Chief Minister asked the officials of industries department for linkage with other departments like JKEDI, Mission YUVA, Employment, Banks and others, so that environment can be created for new startups and entrepreneurs for generating employment opportunities for others also. He also directed the GMs to look for availability of land for establishment of new industrial estates in every district for generating more job opportunities.

Surinder Choudhary directed the Industries & Commerce Department to adopt a proactive and inclusive approach in strengthening Jammu and Kashmir’s industrial ecosystem, with a special focus on employment generation, sustainability and competitiveness.

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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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