BANIHAL: An Entrepreneurship Awareness Programme (EAP) was today organized at Conference Hall, ITI, Banihal, with the objective of sensitizing participants and youth about self-employment opportunities and the entrepreneurship support schemes of the Government.

The programme was organized under the aegis of the Ministry of MSME, Government of India and under the guidance of   Joint Director, MSME-DFO Jammu, A. K. Tamaria and Deputy Commissioner, Ramban.

The programme featured addresses by Rajesh Kumar, Assistant Director, MSME-DFO,  Jammu; Swaroop Katwal, Functional Manager, District Industries Centre (DIC),  Ramban; Parvez Iqbal, Superintendent, ITI Banihal; District Nodal Officer, JKEDI,  Ramban; Harvinder Singh, Director, RSETI, Ramban and officials from the banking  sector.

The resource persons briefed the participants on the objectives of the Entrepreneurship Awareness Programme, flagship MSME schemes, industrial incentives, skill development initiatives, entrepreneurship training, handholding support mechanisms and availability of institutional finance for setting up micro and small enterprises.

An interactive question–answer session was held during which participants raised queries related to training, finance and enterprise establishment. The programme witnessed active participation from around 130 participants and was appreciated for providing practical insights into entrepreneurship and self-employment avenues. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Abid Hussain, Young Professional-Ministry of MSME Government of India.

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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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