KISHTWAR: The Department of Handicrafts and Handloom Kishtwar today organized an Artisans Interaction Program at Panchayat Ghar Bera Bhatta, Kishtwar. The program aimed to educate artisans and weavers about various departmental schemes and encourage them to register with the department to avail benefits.

Assistant Director Pardeep Shan informed participants about the departmental schemes and the registration process. He emphasized the importance of registering with the department to access various benefits, including credit link schemes and other incentives. The program was attended by AHTO Handicrafts Rashid Agoo, Arif, Crewel embroidery artisans Nirmala Rana and Sushma Devi, Crochet artisan. Departmental pamphlets covering all schemes were distributed among participants.

The Artisans Interaction program is a significant initiative by the Department of Handicrafts and Handloom Kishtwar to reach out to artisans and weavers in the region. The program is expected to benefit a large number of artisans and weavers in Kishtwar, enabling them to improve their livelihoods and contribute to the growth of the handicrafts and handloom sector in the region.

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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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