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RAMBAN: State Bank of India Rural Self Employment Training Institute (SBI-RSETI) Ramban on Saturday handed over   Certificates to 20 trainees who successfully completed the Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP) under the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP). Loan Manager J&K Bank Pardeep Sharma and Loan Manager SBI   Raman Kumar attended the event as Chief Guests. The ceremony began with a welcome address, followed by an overview of the programme and its objectives.

Director SBI RSETI S. Harvinder Singh congratulated the trainees for successfully completing the programme and becoming part of the RSETI family. He highlighted the importance of entrepreneurship in strengthening the rural economy and encouraged participants to utilize the skills and knowledge gained to establish sustainable ventures.

During the training, participants received practical and theoretical inputs on entrepreneurship, including project report preparation, marketing management, financial management and problem-solving techniques. The programme aimed to equip beneficiaries with essential skills for self-employment under PMEGP.

The Chief Guests appreciated the efforts of SBI RSETI Ramban in promoting entrepreneurship and empowering rural youth through skill development. They encouraged the trainees to take advantage of available financial support schemes and pursue their entrepreneurial goals with confidence. The trainees expressed gratitude to SBI RSETI Ramban for providing quality training and continuous support. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks and distribution of certificates among the trainees.

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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Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here