RAMBAN: Department of Industries & Commerce/District Industries Centre (DIC) Ramban, in collaboration with Government Degree College Ramban today organised an Awareness Camp-cum-Outreach Programme on various self-employment and entrepreneurship schemes within the college premises. The event aimed to inspire and equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become successful entrepreneurs.

In his welcome address, Convener Career Counselling and Placement Cell, Dr. Jawaid Sarver warmly welcomed the speakers, staff and students participating in the self-employment awareness programme. The event sought to create awareness among students, aspiring entrepreneurs and unemployed youth about the wide range of schemes and incentives being implemented by DIC Ramban to promote entrepreneurship, self-employment and industrial development in the district.

Emphasising the importance of entrepreneurship in today’s world, Principal Prof. Romesh Kumar Atri encouraged students to think beyond traditional career paths and explore their interests. A large number of students participated enthusiastically, raising queries regarding eligibility criteria, documentation requirements and project formulation, which were addressed by the resource persons.

General Manager DIC Ramban, Ravinder Anand, highlighted the efforts made by the department under the guidance of Director Industries and Commerce Jammu, Arun Manhas, emphasising the need for students to develop an entrepreneurial mindset and encouraging them to pursue their passions. He appreciated the role of all stakeholders in organising the programme and reaffirmed the commitment of DIC Ramban and the college to work jointly for empowering youth and promoting sustainable economic development in the district.

Earlier, keynote speakers Kuldeep Singh, Project Manager DIC Ramban and Lovepreet Singh from District Employment Office Ramban emphasised the importance of innovation, risk-taking and perseverance in entrepreneurship. They provided detailed information about key self-employment initiatives, financial assistance schemes, enterprise registration procedures, incentives for MSMEs and other government programmes aimed at encouraging local enterprise development.

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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.

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