In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
  • BJP organizes workshop on ‘Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Aajeevika Mission (Gramin)’ in Srinagar 

SRINAGAR: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu & Kashmir, today organized a workshop on Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Aajeevika Mission (Gramin), popularly known as the VB-GRAM G Act, 2025, at Church Lane, Srinagar.

The workshop was presided over by BJP General Secretary (Organization), J&K, Ashok Koul, along with BJP General Secretary, J&K, Anwar Khan, who addressed party workers and office bearers from across the Kashmir region.

J&K BJP Secretary Mudasir Wani, party spokespersons Altaf Thakur and Manzoor Bhat, Office Secretary Salinder Singh, Media Incharge Sajid Yousuf Shah, All Cells Co-Convenor Bilal Parray, Social-Media Co-Incharge Sajad Raina, senior party leaders, state office bearers, district presidents, Prabharis, and programme convenors and co-convenors from across the districts were present at the workshop.

Addressing the workshop, Ashok Koul said that the VB-GRAM G Act, 2025 is a landmark initiative under the vision of Viksit Bharat, designed to ensure guaranteed employment opportunities for 125 days—25 days more than the earlier 100 days—along with skill development and sustainable livelihoods in rural areas. He emphasized that the Act integrates employment generation with self-reliance by strengthening traditional occupations, promoting agri-based enterprises, rural entrepreneurship, women Self-Help Groups, and youth-led initiatives at the village level with a modern-day vision and technology.

Ashok Koul reiterated the Modi government’s firm commitment to inclusive rural development, asserting that the VB-GRAM G Act will play a pivotal role in strengthening employment security, boosting rural prosperity, and realizing the vision of Viksit Bharat in Jammu & Kashmir. He added that the workshop aimed at equipping party functionaries with an in-depth understanding of the Act so that they can actively spread awareness among beneficiaries.

Highlighting the significance of the legislation, Anwar Khan said that VB-GRAM G is not merely a welfare scheme but a structured development framework aimed at transforming rural socio-economic conditions. He stated that the Act ensures transparency, accountability, and convergence of existing rural development schemes, while empowering Panchayati Raj Institutions and community-based organizations.

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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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