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

BARAMULLA: A one-day PM Vishwakarma Awareness-cum-Capacity Building Programme on Branding and Marketing was organised today by the Br-MSME Development and Facilitation Office, Srinagar, in collaboration with the District Administration Baramulla at Dak Bungalow, Baramulla.

Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Baramulla, Pranjal J. Hazarika, presided over the programme and, speaking on the occasion, emphasised the importance of capacity building, effective branding and modern marketing techniques for strengthening the businesses of traditional artisans and craftsmen.

The ADDC highlighted the growing importance of social media and digital platforms in promoting locally made products and encouraged PM Vishwakarma beneficiaries to use social media and e-commerce platforms to showcase their products, connect with customers, build their brand identity and access wider markets.

Experts and resource persons from the Ministry of MSME and other concerned institutions also spoke on the occasion, providing practical guidance on branding, product presentation, packaging and marketing strategies, including the effective use of social media platforms for product promotion and customer outreach.

The capacity-building sessions also covered Udyam registration, QR code generation, e-commerce onboarding, credit facilitation and other MSME support initiatives. The programme aimed to enhance the knowledge, skills and business capabilities of PM Vishwakarma beneficiaries, enabling them to adopt modern branding and marketing practices and improve the visibility and market reach of their products.

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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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