RAMBAN: The Employment Department Ramban, in collaboration with the office of the District Programme Manager NRLM organized a Sale-Cum Exhibition Mela to encourage Women Entrepreneur and Self Help Groups.

The programme was presided over by DDC Chairperson, Dr. Shamshad Shan in presence of Assistant Director Employment, Amit Kumar; District Programme Manager NRLM, Mohammad Yusaf Bhat; representatives from J&K Bank; officials from the Employment, Handicraft and Handloom Departments; Career Counselling Officer (CCO) Employment and a large number of SHG members.

The participants were apprised in detail about the schemes, initiatives and benefits available under Mission YUVA, a flagship initiative of the Government of Jammu and Kashmir aimed at empowering youth through skill development, entrepreneurship promotion and employment facilitation.

Addressing the gathering, the DDC Chairperson appreciated the Employment Department   and J&K NRLM   for organising such an informative and impactful event. She urged young women to avail maximum benefits of Mission YUVA schemes and adopt self-employment as a guiding principle for their economic growth. She also emphasized the crucial role of women in nation-building through innovation and entrepreneurship.

Later, the Chairperson inspected the stalls put up by SHG members and felicitated young women entrepreneurs. The programme concluded with an interactive session, during which queries and grievances were addressed on the spot. Notably, more than 150 women downloaded the Mission YUVA app and registered themselves at the event.

The Assistant Director Employment briefed the participants about the objectives and key components of Mission YUVA. “The mission YUVA schemes offer financial assistance, mentorship and skill-training to unemployed women, enabling them to become job creators rather than job seekers,”he highlighted.

Four young women entrepreneurs shared their success stories and motivated others to start their own livelihood ventures. The J&K Bank official briefed participants about banking procedures and required formalities, while the District Programme Manager NRLM Ramban encouraged SHG women to set up their own units, highlighting the immense potential and talent of women in the district.

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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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