GANDERBAL: Design Innovation Centre (DIC), Central University of Kashmir Monday signed a signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Directorate of Employment, District Employment & Counseling Centre (DE&CC), Ganderbal, to launch a skill training programme "Front Office Associate." This collaboration aims to empower eligible candidates in the Ganderbal district with essential skills for the services industry, particularly in the tourism sector.

Under this MoU, the Directorate of Employment will undertake the responsibility of mobilizing eligible candidates through public notices, managing the application process, and maintaining all relevant documentation. The DIC, in turn, will provide infrastructure, qualified instructors, and a comprehensive training module. The course will also feature guest lectures from industry experts to enhance trainees’ understanding of the current job market.

The three-month skill course will provide successful participants with certificates from DIC, validating their new competencies. The initiative includes financial support, including a course fee budget and stipends for trainees with 90 per cent attendance.

Addressing the participants, DIC, Director, Prof. Fayaz Ahmad Nikka, said, the MoU marks the beginning of a long partnership with DE&CC, with potential extensions by mutual consent, aimed at contributing to skill development and employability in the region. Assistant Director, Employment, DE&CC, Ms Beenish Wani was also present on the occasion.

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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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