RAMBAN: The Khadi and Village Industries Board (KVIB), Ramban under the guidance of Deputy Commissioner Ramban Baseer-Ul-Haq Chaudhary successfully organized an awareness program at Champa, Batote, in collaboration with SB RSETI Ramban and the District Industries Centre (DIC) Ramban. The event witnessed active participation from local aspiring entrepreneurs and trainees.

The program aimed to educate participants about various government schemes designed to support entrepreneurship. Faculty member Rakesh Singh highlighted SB RSETI's role in providing free skill training and entrepreneurship development programs to empower local youth. He encouraged participants to register for training programs at RSETI to enhance their skills and embark on their entrepreneurial journeys.

Field Officer Bansilal from DIC Ramban provided detailed insights into the Prime Minister Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) and the newly launched PM Vishwakarma Scheme, emphasizing the financial and technical support available for artisans and micro-entrepreneurs.

District Officer KVIB Ramban, Farooq Ahmad Baba, elaborated on the Jammu & Kashmir Rural Employment Generation Programme (JKREGP) and explained how the scheme supports rural youth and traditional artisans by providing financial assistance and subsidies to establish sustainable enterprises.

The program concluded with an interactive session where participants raised queries and received guidance on availing these schemes. For more information, the interested individuals were encouraged to contact SB RSETI Ramban or visit the respective offices for details about training programs, PMEGP, and JKREGP schemes.

Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here
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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