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

REASI: Deputy Commissioner Reasi Nidhi Malik today chaired a review meeting to assess the progress of the Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKRLM) in the district. The DC reviewed key performance indicators of the Mission, including the formation and strengthening of Self-Help Groups (SHGs), bank linkage, livelihood generation activities and the implementation of centrally sponsored livelihood schemes.

The Deputy Commissioner also took a detailed review of the implementation of the Lakhpati Didi initiative, emphasizing the need for focused planning, capacity-building and convergence with line departments to achieve saturation across all blocks. During the meeting, DC Reasi stressed that households with migrated members should be identified and added for the formation of SHGs, ensuring that no eligible family is left out of the Mission's benefits.

She further directed the officials to maintain updated and accurate data of all SHGs/SSGs for effective monitoring and timely support. The Deputy Commissioner instructed the JKRLM officers to achieve 100% of the assigned targets, particularly in the formation of new SHGs/SSGs, financial inclusion, enterprise development and coverage under the Lakhpati Didi programme. She urged the officers to intensify field visits and streamline coordination at the block level to meet these goals.

Officials briefed the Deputy Commissioner on the number of SHGs formed, progress in credit linkage, training programmes conducted and market linkage support being provided to women-led enterprises. She emphasized the need to identify successful SHG enterprises for replication and ensure robust handholding support so that women become financially empowered and self-reliant. The meeting was attended by CPO Narinder Kumar, District Programme Manager Munisha, Block Programme Managers and other concerned officials.

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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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