In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family

JAMMU: The Jammu District Office of the Jammu and Kashmir Khadi and Village Industries Board (KVIB) today convened a meeting of the District Level Task Force Committee (DLTFC) under the Jammu and Kashmir Rural Employment Generation Programme (JKREGP) to scrutinize and recommend applications seeking financial assistance for establishment of self-employment ventures.

The meeting was chaired by Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Vidhu Shekhar and attended by Lead District Manager (LDM) SBI Ajay Thapa; Regional Officer JK Grameen Bank Abhishek Gupta; Cluster Head J&K Bank Neena Gupta; representative from the District Industries Centre (DIC) Amit Kumar and the Principal ITI Jammu, besides officials from KVIB.

A total of 55 applications were placed before the Committee for consideration. After detailed scrutiny and deliberations, the Committee approved 45 cases for financial assistance under the JKREGP scheme. One case was deferred for want of requisite documents and further clarification, while one application was declared overage as per the prescribed eligibility criteria. Eight applicants remained absent during the interview process.

The ADC emphasized the importance of self-employment initiatives in generating sustainable livelihood opportunities and strengthening the local economy.  The JKREGP scheme continues to play a pivotal role in encouraging establishment of micro and small enterprises by providing financial support to eligible unemployed youth, thereby contributing to economic growth and employment creation across Jammu and Kashmir.

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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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