KUPWARA: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan today convened a meeting of concerned officers to review the progress under PM Vishwakarma scheme. The scheme is aimed at promoting entrepreneurship and skill development among artisans and craftsmen to facilitate skill development training, access to modern tools and technologies and promote market linkages for artisans.

On the occasion, the DC enquired about the status of approval of beneficiaries at Gram Panchayat level and District level. She stressed upon the officers to clear pendencies at all levels to ensure the people are timely benefitted under the scheme. The DC stressed on enhancing awareness programs to encourage more artisans to register under the scheme and make full use of its provisions. She emphasized the importance of the scheme in preserving and promoting local heritage while simultaneously boosting the livelihoods of artisans.

She urged the concerned officers to ensure that the benefits of the scheme reach all eligible beneficiaries in a timely manner. It was informed that 373 loan cases of the artisans have been released so far and 365 are under process. GM DIC, ACD, ACP, LDM, BDOs, Superintendent ITI Kupwara, CSC Manager and other concerned 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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