In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
  • Seeks focus on maximizing coverage, Expediting Support to unemployed Youth

POONCH:  Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Vikas Kundal, chaired a meeting today at the DC Office Complex to evaluate the progress achieved in the implementation of the Jammu and Kashmir Rural Employment Generation Programme (JKREGP) alongside other self-employment schemes, including PMEGP, MUMKIN and Tejaswini.

At the outset, the Deputy Commissioner inquired about the  number of people benefited by these self-employment initiatives in the District, highlighting the critical need  to maximize coverage by the implementing departments. He urged officials to bring maximum number of unemployed youth of  the District under the umbrella of these government schemes, designed to promote employment opportunities.

Additionally, the DC called on bankers to ensure the prompt processing of applications, facilitating aspiring unemployed youths in establishing their income-generating units with minimal obstacles. The meeting was attended by key officials, including the General Manager of DIC Poonch, the Deputy Director of Employment, District Officer KVIB, the Lead District Manager, and other relevant officers.

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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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