• Secretary highlights flagship employment schemes of Khadi Board

JAMMU: The Secretary J&K Khadi and Village Industries Board(KVIB) Dr. Jagdish Chander today presided over an awareness Camp Organised by the Board here at Beli Charana.  Dy. CEO KVIB Jammu Division, Executive Officer (Schemes), District Officer J&K KVIB Jammu and District Officer J&K KVIB Samba were also present.

Addressing a huge gathering of aspiring entrepreneurs and educated unemployed youth of the area, especially females, the Secretary stated that promoting entrepreneurship and skill development among women and marginal sections of the society is a key focus of the KVIB schemes. He underscored the need for conducting more awareness/ sensitization campaigns to disseminate the information about the self-employment schemes and programmes among the local communities.  

Earlier, the Dy CEO gave detailed presentations about the modalities involved in implementation of JKREGP and PMEGP. “The aspiring entrepreneurs can apply online for availing the financial assistance under these schemes” he added.     The Secretary/ CEO also inaugurated a six month course in cutting and tailoring sponsored and financed by the J&K KVIB. A batch of 25 female candidates will be trained in cutting and Tailoring trade in the next six months.

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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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