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

JAMMU: Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India, through MSME–Development Office, Jammu, organised a series of Entrepreneurship Awareness  Programmes (EAPs) at the Government Industrial Training Institutes across Rajouri  and Poonch districts to promote entrepreneurship and self-employment among youth.

The programmes were conducted at Government ITI, Sunderbani; Government ITI, Kalakote; Government ITI, Rajouri and Government ITI, Poonch in past one week. During the programmes, trainees were sensitised about opportunities in the MSME sector, government schemes, credit facilities, banking support and the procedure for setting up enterprises, including MSME registration.

Interactive sessions were also held to address queries of the participants and motivate them to consider entrepreneurship  as a sustainable career option. The Ministry of MSME remains committed to fostering entrepreneurship, preserving cultural heritage and contributing to the economic development of the region.

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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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