JAMMU: Jammu & Kashmir Khadi and Village Industries Board (J&K KVIB) today awarded certificates to female trainees on completion of six-month Cutting and Training course here at Beli Charana.

The certificates were given away by Secretary Dr. Basharat Hussain. He congratulated the participants and encouraged them to establish micro-enterprises in the tailoring sector. “Skill development is the foundation of self-reliance,” he said and wished the participants a successful and healthy future as they embark on their entrepreneurial journey.

This initiative, sanctioned by J&K KVIB, is part of a broader mission to create sustainable livelihood opportunities and promote self-employment among women in Jammu & Kashmir.

The programme was attended by Deputy CEO (Jammu Division) Tilak Raj; District Officer J&K KVIB Mohammad Sadiq, trainees and other stakeholders, who collectively appreciated the Board’s efforts in fostering women-led entrepreneurship and skill development.

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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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