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

UDHAMPUR: An Awareness Camp cum special drive under Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme was organized today by District Industries Centre (DIC) Udhampur at Government Degree College Ramnagar.   Over one hundred students participated in the programme.

The special drive, held under the overall supervision of General Manager DIC Kishore Singh Katoch, focused on encouraging students to act as ambassadors of PMEGP Scheme in the society and motivate out going graduates to avail self employment opportunity under the scheme.

Industrial Promotion Officer Rajeshwar Singh, the resource person, provided detailed presentation and insights into the eligibility criteria, application process, financial assistance, and subsidies available under PMEGP. The GM DIC also emphasized the importance of government initiatives in supporting young entrepreneurs.

The Principal of the College Dr. Bhavnaish Chand Anthal rendered full support and active co-operation to make the programme a success. He encouraged students to act as active messengers to disseminate the information about the PMEGP scheme among the local un-employed youth. He also highlighted the role of the scheme in promoting rural and urban entrepreneurship, thereby, contributing to economic growth and employment generation.

The faculty members Dr. Pankaj Sharma, Dr. Kewal Kumar, Dr. Rakesh Pandita, Dr. Puyesh Kant, Manmohan Singh, Anise Choudhary and Tanmeet Kour also attended the programme.

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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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