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

KATHUA: The "Didi Ki Rasoi" canteen was inaugurated today at Government Degree College for Women (GDCW) marking another key step by District Administration Kathua towards empowering women and fostering their self-sufficiency.

The inauguration was held in the presence of Project Officer DUDA   Jaffar Abass, and Vice Principal of the College. The canteen, managed by Women Self-Help Group (SHG) PRANVI under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM), offers a range of home-cooked meals at affordable prices.

This initiative serves two major purposes: providing a stable income for women SHG members and delivering nutritious, budget-friendly meals to college staff, students, visitors, and the public, promoting better health and well-being in the district.

The Project Officer expressed gratitude to the administration for their steadfast support and acknowledged the College for providing space to the Self-Help Group members. He noted that this marks the first installment of the "Didi Ki Rasoi" canteen initiative in Kathua under DAY-NULM and emphasized its potential to create lasting economic opportunities for women.

Aligned with the objectives of DAY-NULM, this initiative aims to uplift urban poor communities through sustainable livelihoods and empower women to achieve financial independence.

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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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