SRINAGAR: The PM Vishwakarma awareness program was today organized by the Branch MSME DFO Srinagar in collaboration with the District Industries Centre (DIC) Baramulla to create awareness about the Scheme and ensure greater enrolment in fifteen specific trades. The trades included Pottery, Basket making, Boat making, Toy making, Sculpting and other artisanal crafts that have seen fewer registrations.

The program was inaugurated by  General Manager DIC Baramulla, Nighat Alam in  presence of Assistant Director Branch MSME DFO Srinagar,   Saheel Alaqband  and was attended by a wide range of artisans and stakeholders. Speaking on the occasion,  Nighat Alam urged participants to spread information about the PM Vishwakarma Scheme with other eligible persons.

Alaqband in his address emphasized officials to reach out to  beneficiaries of underrepresented trades. He also urged participants to share  awareness about the scheme among individuals of specific trades & encourage them to register and avail the benefits.

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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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