KISHTWAR: The Department of Handicrafts Kishtwar today organized an Orientation Program for Artisans here at village Wasser. The program aimed to educate the artisans about various government schemes and the registration processes for securing Pechan Card.

The session was led by Assistant Director Handicrafts Pardeep Shan, who briefed the artisans about the diverse crafts in Kishtwar. He also discussed a range of beneficial schemes, including the Training Program, Financial Support Scheme, Karkhandar Scheme, Education Scholarship Scheme for Children of Artisans, and the formation of OFPOs (Organized Fabricated Production Organizations) and Clusters. Additionally, Pardeep Shan emphasized the importance of registering artisans for the Pechan Card, ensuring that they can avail themselves of both UT and centrally sponsored schemes.

The event was attended by officials of the Handicrafts Department, including AHTO Pinak Sen; Supervisor INDUSCO Abid, Farooq G and Crewel Embroidery Artisan, Nirmala Devi. Their participation reflected the collaborative efforts being made to uplift and empower the artisan community in Kishtwar.

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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.

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