JAMMU: In a significant move toward providing employment opportunities, Government Industrial Training Institute (ITI), Samba, organized a Placement Drive in collaboration with ITC Limited – Foods Division, Jammu, on July 25, 2025.

The Placement Drive for the Mechanic Motor Vehicle (MMV), Electrician, Fitter, Refrigeration & AC Technician, trainees under this initiative was held on July 25, 2025, at the institute premises.

A distinguished team from ITC Limited, including:Mr Sachin Sharma - Factory Manager, Mr. Mukesh Thota- operation Manager, Mr. Ajay Kumar Sharma - HR Manager, Mr. Sahil Sharma - manufacturing Executive of ITC India Limited conducted a comprehensive assessment process. The selection procedure involved a Written Examination, Trade-specific Practical Test, Technical Interview, and Personal Interview.

Following the evaluation, 16(Sixteen) trainees were selected as Apprentices for ITC Limited Foods Division, Jammu. This opportunity marks a pivotal step in their professional journey.

S. Amanpreet Singh, Superintendent, Govt. ITI Samba, extended his heartfelt thanks to the ITC team for their support and for offering this valuable platform to the trainees. He also congratulated the selected candidates and wished them success in their future endeavors. The placement drive concluded with the distribution of job offer letters to the selected trainees by the ITC representatives, marking a successful culmination of the event.

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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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