REASI: In continuation of its outreach initiative, Jammu and Kashmir Trade Promotion Organisation (JKTPO) organised a District-Level Digital Financing Awareness Workshop at Reasi under the World Bank supported Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) Programme.

Initiating the district-level series at Kathua, the Reasi workshop marks another significant step towards deepening credit penetration and promoting digital financial inclusion among MSMEs at the grassroots level across Jammu and Kashmir.

The primary objective of these awareness drives is to on-board local and small MSMEs and SHGs and facilitate them improved access to digital financial services. The Awareness Workshop witnessed the participation of over 150MSMEs/SHGs from diverse sectors. They were sensitized to the importance of digital integration in financial management and expanding their access to formal and alternative credit channels.

Delivering the welcome and inaugural address, Faculty JKTPO, Vishal Ray briefly underscored the importance of financial literacy and digital adoption for enhancing MSME competitiveness and strengthening SHG-led micro-enterprises. He encouraged entrepreneurs and SHG members to proactively engage with participating financial institutions and leverage digital lending platforms for sustainable business growth.

Participating Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs/MFIs) conducted detailed awareness sessions on their lending products, microfinance models, digital loan processing systems and flexible repayment mechanisms tailored for micro and small enterprises.

The representatives elaborated on their credit assessment methodologies, digital onboarding processes and collateral-light financing options, enabling MSMEs to better understand practical pathways for accessing timely finance.

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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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