In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
  • Committee approves 35 cases for Bank sponsorship
  • Urges unemployed educated youth to avail benefits of government schemes for self-employment, livelihood generation

UDHAMPUR: Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Minga Sherpa today chaired a meeting of the District Level Task Force Committee meeting under the Jammu & Kashmir Rural Employment Generation Programme. A total of 39 applications were placed before the Committee for consideration. After detailed scrutiny, 35 applications were approved for sponsorship to banks for further processing and financial assistance.

The DC emphasized the need to bring more unemployed educated youth of the district under the ambit of government-sponsored self-employment schemes to maximize employment generation. He urged bankers to ensure speedy disbursement of sanctioned cases so that aspiring entrepreneurs can establish their units without delay and create sustainable employment opportunities.

Highlighting the importance of self-reliance, the DC encouraged unemployed educated youth to come forward and avail themselves of the benefits offered under the flagship government schemes to earn their livelihood with dignity and honour, while also contributing to employment generation in the district.

The DC also directed the concerned departments to intensify awareness activities regarding the government-sponsored schemes. He stressed the need to organize awareness camps in both rural and urban areas so that aspiring entrepreneurs and unemployed youth are adequately informed about the available schemes, their benefits and the procedures for availing assistance.

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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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