SHOPIAN: District Industries Centre (DIC) Shopian today organised an awareness programme under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) Programme at the Block Development Office, Zainapora to sensitise local youth and entrepreneurs about the benefits of Udyam Registration. During the programme, officials from DIC Shopian highlighted various initiatives and benefits available for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).

The participants were informed about government initiatives aimed at strengthening MSMEs, improving access to finance, enhancing competitiveness and creating better market linkages. The officials also briefed the participants about different self-employment and entrepreneurship schemes being implemented through the Industries and Commerce Department and encouraged aspiring entrepreneurs to avail the benefits of these schemes to establish their own ventures.

The participants appreciated the initiative of DIC Shopian for organising the awareness programme at the grassroots level to promote entrepreneurship and strengthen the MSME ecosystem in the district. The programme witnessed active participation from local youth, artisans, aspiring entrepreneurs and members of Self Help Groups associated with NRLM.

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