KISHTWAR: On the directions of the Deputy Commissioner Pankaj Kumar Sharma and the Director Handloom and Handicrafts Jammu, a Capacity Building Program on Art and Craft was organized today at DIET Kishtwar by the Department of Handicrafts and Handloom.

The Assistant Director, Handloom and Handicrafts Pradeep Shan hailed the rich art, craft and handmade heritage of Kishtwar. He emphasized the importance of preserving the local traditional crafts that reflect the cultural identity of the region.

The AD apprised the participants about various departmental schemes and Centrally Sponsored Programs, including the National Handloom and Handicrafts Development Programme (NHDP).

He also briefed the trainees on the registration process with the department, enabling them to avail the benefits of various Artisan and Weaver Welfare Schemes. A major highlight of the event was the exhibition of local handloom and handicraft products, featuring wheat straw craft, crochet, sozni, crewel, staple, carpet weaving, cutting, tailoring, woolen blankets, etc by local artisans and weavers.

The exhibition beautifully represented the rich handmade heritage of Kishtwar, and several products were successfully sold during the event. The program was attended by the Principal DIET Tirath Lal, senior lecturers, teachers, AHTOs, instructors and staff members of the Handloom and Handicrafts Department.

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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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