RAMBAN: Deputy Commissioner Ramban Mohammad Alyas Khan today chaired the District Level Task Force Committee (DLTFC) meeting under the Jammu and Kashmir Rural Employment Generation Program (JKREGP), aimed at addressing the challenge of unemployment by fostering local entrepreneurship, creating self-employment opportunities, and supporting youth-led business ventures.

The J&K Khadi and Village Industries Board (KVIB) is the implementing agency of the scheme, ensuring financial and technical assistance for viable projects. The meeting was attended by the Chief Planning Officer, District Officer KVIB Ramban (Convener of DLTFC), Lead District Manager (LDM), Cluster Head J&K Bank, Superintendent ITI, and other concerned officers.

 The Committee examined 70 applications received under JKREGP. After thorough scrutiny, 57 applications were approved, paving the way for the establishment of new enterprises in the district. 

The Deputy Commissioner   emphasized that the scheme will significantly contribute to empowering unemployed youth, promoting entrepreneurship, and strengthening the rural economy of Ramban. He directed the implementing agencies, especially Bankers, to ensure timely disbursement of loan and other support to the approved applicants so that their business ventures can be launched without delay.

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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