BARAMULLA: In a concerted effort to accelerate the implementation of the PM Vishwakarma scheme, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Baramulla, Minga Sherpa, today chaired a meeting of the District level Implementation Committee (DLIC) at the DC Office Complex, here. The meeting focused on assessing the district's progress under the scheme, with particular attention to beneficiary registration, skill development training, distribution of toolkits and loan disbursement status.

Reviewing the pendency in loan cases, DC directed the Lead District Manager (LDM) and all concerned departments to organize dedicated outreach and facilitation camps at the block and panchayat levels. These camps will help ensure that eligible artisans are provided with timely support, including collateral-free credit, skill training, and modern tools.

Officers from concerned departments briefed the chair about the implementation status, sharing data on training programs, toolkit distribution, and progress in loan sanctioning. DC also instructed the Rural Development Department to identify any unregistered artisans through field-level staff to ensure 100% saturation of the scheme in rural areas.

Additional District Development Commissioner, Joint Director Planning, Assistant Commissioner Development, Assistant Commissioner Panchayat, Principal Industrial Training Institutes, Chief Executive Officers of Municipal Councils and other concerned officers were present in the meeting.

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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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