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

ANANTNAG: To commemorate the International Women’s Day, NABARD today organised a programme with Self Help Groups promoted under JK Rural Livelihood Mission in Anantnag. The programme was attended by a large number of female self help group members involved in various employment generation activities.

On the occasion, various female achievers were felicitated for their exemplary work in their respective fields. Afshan Batool, Chief Manager SBI was invited as special invitee. The programme was attended by DDM NABARD, Rouf Zargar; LDM Anantnag, Pervez Mir; BPM, Mir Mubarik and other Block and District programme Managers of JK Rural Livelihood Mission.

Speaking during the occasion, DDM NABARD Rouf Zargar highlighted the theme of International Women's Day as ‘March forward- from Promises to Progress.’ He quoted instances of where various SHGs headed by women have set the example of women empowerment and financial independence.

He also shared the details of various support schemes of NABARD for empowerment of rural women through microenterprise development programmes (MEDPs), livelihood and enterprise development programmes (LEDPs) and forming the women off farm producer companies. Lead District Manager spoke on the occasion and expressed his views and thoughts about women empowerment. He threw light on the role of banks in supporting female entrepreneurs.  

Details about women centric schemes of central and state government were discussed in detail which are aimed to give priority to women by empowering them in various fields. On the occasion, 06 female achievers were felicitated for their outstanding achievements in livelihood generation and establishment of income generating units. These women shared their journey and success stories with the trainees.

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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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