SHOPIAN: District Administration Shopian today organized an exposure visit of 30 Self Help Group (SHG) members of the district to Industrial Estate Gagren under the Youth Engagement Programme. During the visit, the participants were sensitized about various aspects of industrial processes and gained first-hand knowledge regarding the production cycle, raw materials, and supply chain mechanisms of different industrial units.

The group visited several food processing units, including those involved in the production of spices, mechanized bakery items, juices, jams, and pickles. They also visited printing units, where they observed flex, offset, and digital printing services along with duplex and industrial printing processes.

Additionally, the participants explored CNC router carving, wooden tile and joinery units, and cement-based industries engaged in the manufacture of solid blocks, hollow blocks, bricks, tiles, and interlocking pavers. For many of the participants, it was the first time they had witnessed such industrial operations closely. The exposure visit proved to be an eye-opening experience, as they became more aware of the potential and opportunities in local industries.

Several participants expressed that they are now motivated and convinced to establish their own industrial units in the near future.The participants also conveyed their gratitude to the District Administration for organizing such informative events, stating that they gained valuable insights into industrial operations and hoped that such initiatives would continue in the future as well.

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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.

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