REASI: District Development Commissioner Reasi Kumar Abhishek today chaired a meeting to review the progress and implementation of the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) in the district.

The meeting focused on assessing the progress achieved under the scheme, including registration of establishments and candidates, engagement of apprentices, availability of apprenticeship opportunities and participation of eligible youth.

The DDC directed the concerned departments to expedite the registration of eligible establishments and candidates on the NAPS portal and ensure achievement of the assigned targets within the stipulated timeline. He emphasised intensified mobilisation, awareness and registration drives to facilitate greater participation of establishments and eligible youth in the apprenticeship programme.

The General Manager District Industries Centre was directed to ensure registration of all eligible industrial units on the portal. The Labour Department and Tourism Department were directed to facilitate registration of eligible hotels having a minimum strength of four employees.

The DDC further directed all educational institutions to ensure timely registration of eligible establishments and students and maintain regular monitoring of progress. The concerned departments were asked to furnish periodic updates to the designated authorities to ensure effective implementation and timely achievement of targets under NAPS.

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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.

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