SUNDERBANI: A One-Day Integrated Communication and Outreach Programme(ICOP) on VB G RAM G, Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojna and National Livestock Mission was today organized by Central Bureau of Communication (Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Govt. of India) here at Government Industrial Training Institute (ITI) Sunderbani.

Additional Deputy Commissioner Ramkesh Sharma was the chief guest. ITI Superintendent Er. Rajinder Singh;  Assistant Veterinary Surgeon, Sheep Husbandry Department Dr. Dalbir Singh; Harish Sharma from Rural Development Department, Vikram   staff members and students attended the programme.

The event featured expert Lectures on VB G RAM G, Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojna and National Livestock Mission, besides Drawing Competition, Open Quiz, distribution of 'New India Samachar' magazine and cultural items centered on the Centrally Sponsored Schemes.

The ADC enlightened the gathering about the government initiatives aimed at making youth self reliant and job providers. “The Union Government  is taking every possible step to make the life of the countrymen easy and respectable through its policies like VB G RAM G Act-2925, Skill India, National Livestock Mission, DBT, Ujjawala, PKGKAY, Saubhagya Yojna, Har Ghar Jal, SBM, KCC, Stand up India, Start up India, Mudra Loans, etc.” he added.

Superintendent ITI Rajinder Singh spoke about the initiatives of Kaushal Vikas Yojna (Skill India). “The scheme focuses on making Indian Youth skilled through professional training, working experience, certification, scholarship, placement and providing loans for starting entrepreneurs and becoming self reliant,” he informed.  

Asst. Veterinary Surgeon from Sheep Husbandry Department Dr. Dalbir Singh gave an overview of the schemes related to Sheep Husbandry Department like National Livestock Mission; Dharti Abha for employment generation; sector centric entrepreneurship, schemes for development of Sheep, Goat; poultry, wool and egg productivity; support for fodder cultivation etc. He explained criteria and subsidy for availing these schemes. He also informed about nlm.udyamimitra.in and kissansathi portal.

Earlier, I/c CBC, Vijay Mattoo, in his welcome address, gave an   overview of the Integrated Communication and Outreach Programme (ICOP). He said that the Government of India is committed towards making India self reliant and developed by 2047. He discussed various initiatives under the Centrally Sponsored Schemes. He also gave a detailed overview of working and organization of Central Bureau of Communication

Harish Shrama from RDD spoke about the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgaar & Ajivika Mission (Gramin) Act 2025 (VB G RAM G Act-2025). He said the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajivika Mission Gramin Act responds to various weak experiences of MGNREGA through a comprehensive legislative reset. “It strengthens the implementation framework by increasing the administrative expenditure ceiling from 6 percent to 9 per cent, providing greater support for staffing, remuneration, training and technical capacity,” he said and added that the number of work days per household under VB G RAM G has been enhanced from 100 days to 125. “This shift reflects a practical and people -centered approach to programme management, moving towards a more professional and adequately supported system,” he noted.  

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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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