REASI: The Department of Social Welfare Reasi, in convergence with Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihood Mission (UMEED) organised a 15-day skill development training course titled “Knitting wool fabrics using innovative women-friendly machinery” at Panchayat Sirah, Block Panthal under the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme. The course was inaugurated by District Social Welfare Officer Reasi, Sachin Sharma. A batch of 30 Self Help Group members is participating in the programme.

Speaking on the occasion, the DSWO emphasised that the objective of the course is to make women self-reliant. He interacted with participants and advised regular attendance. He informed that the training is being imparted by specialised trainer Ritu Verma from Jammu. He also sensitised participants about financial schemes for self-employment and assured departmental support through forward and backward linkages with financial institutions.

The DSWO also felicitated newborn girl children and their parents by distributing Badhai Kits.

District Programme Manager, JKRLM, concluded the event with a vote of thanks and highlighted that the initiative is a step towards building a district-level cluster. Officials of JKRLM, Sankalp Hub for Empowerment of Women Reasi and community members were present.

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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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