RAMBAN: Additional Deputy Commissioner Ramban, Varunjeet Singh Charak today inaugurated a 31-day Elective–I Tailor Women’s Garments training programme at SBI RSETI Ramban. The programme aims to promote self-employment and skill development among rural women and will benefit 35 women trainees. The ADC was accorded a warm welcome by the trainees and staff of SBI RSETI Ramban, led by Director S. Harvinder Singh. The programme formally commenced with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp, marking the beginning of the training course.

Interacting with the trainees, the ADC expressed satisfaction over the dedicated efforts of the Director and staff of SBI RSETI Ramban in imparting quality training and enhancing the confidence of rural women. He encouraged the trainees to remain confident and self-reliant and advised them to actively avail the benefits of various government sponsored self-employment schemes. The ADC also highlighted that the Government of India provides financial assistance of up to ₹10 lakh without collateral under several entrepreneurship and livelihood promotion schemes.

Earlier, Director SBI RSETI Ramban briefed the gathering about the institute’s functioning, training modules and its pivotal role in empowering rural youth and women through skill-based and entrepreneurship-oriented programmes. He assured the chief guest that SBI RSETI Ramban would extend all possible support to the trainees during and after the training period to enable them to establish sustainable and income-generating livelihoods. 

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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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