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

SAMBA: A one-week Bakery making Training Programme for women Self-Help Group (SHG) members associated with the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) was inaugurated today at Satguru Bakery, SIDCO Phase-II.

The training programme has been organised by the District Administration Samba through the Department of Social Welfare under the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) initiative in collaboration with the Food Craft Institute, Jammu, Department of Skill Development, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India.

The programme was inaugurated by the Deputy Commissioner Ayushi Sudan, who appreciated the initiative aimed at equipping women SHG members with practical skills in bakery. She emphasised the importance of skill development and livelihood-oriented training in promoting women’s economic empowerment and self-reliance.

The week-long training will provide participants with hands-on exposure to bakery techniques, enabling them to develop skills that can support self-employment, entrepreneurship and sustainable livelihood opportunities.

The programme reflects the concerted efforts of the District Administration Samba and its partner institutions towards strengthening women’s skills and creating avenues for greater economic participation and sustainable livelihoods under the BBBP initiative.

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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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