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

SRINAGAR: The Jammu & Kashmir Khadi and Village Industries Board (J&K KVIB), District Office Srinagar, organized an Awareness-cum-Interaction Programme today at Government Women Polytechnic College Bemina.

The event was attended by Deputy CEO KVIB Kashmir, HOD Food Technology, Cluster Head JK Bank, senior officials from J&K KVIB, representatives from Banks, and other officials from allied departments.

The programme aimed to inform and sensitize the rural unemployed educated youth, aspiring entrepreneurs, artisans, beekeepers, students from Polytechnic college, MLT students and other stakeholders from the area about self-employment opportunities and schemes such as PMEGP and JKREGP. Participants received guidance on project formulation, loan procedures, and available government support.

Addressing the gathering, the Deputy CEO KVIB Kashmir, highlighted financial assistance schemes, employment generation programs, technical training and marketing support available to rural/urban entrepreneurs from J&K KVIB.

District Officer KVIB Srinagar also shared performance highlights, noting that in 2024–25, 322 PMEGP cases were disbursed involving Rs 507.90 lakh in margin money, generating 1,932 jobs, while 12 JKREGP cases were disbursed with Rs 28 lakh in margin money, creating 96 rural employment opportunities.

The event witnessed active participation from locals and students interested in modernizing and expanding their livelihoods. The initiative reaffirms J&K KVIB commitment to promoting rural entrepreneurship, strengthening village industries, and supporting sustainable economic development. The programme concluded with the distribution of informational material and registration guidelines.

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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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