JAMMU: The District Administration Jammu has extended support to a new initiative aimed at strengthening women self-help groups (SHGs) in the district. Conceived by Anmol Rathore, with financial assistance of ₹2 lakh from the Centre for Cooperatives and Livelihoods, LBSNAA, Mussoorie, the project seeks to scale up the production of organic soaps and scented organic candles by a women-led SHG from Chak Majra, a bordering village of Jammu.

The initiative highlights both the resilience and financial empowerment of rural women. The programme is being coordinated by Owais, District Programme Manager, JKRLM and  Sheetal Mankotia, BPM Bishnah. As part of the initiative, the self-help group led by Asha Devi, engaged in producing soaps, candles and diyas, interacted with Deputy Commissioner Jammu, Dr. Rakesh Minhas and Assistant Commissioner (UT), Anmol Rathore to present their working model and ongoing efforts.

The Deputy Commissioner appreciated the group’s initiatives, wished them success, and assured that similar projects will continue to be encouraged by the district administration. He further stated that consistent hand-holding support will be extended to this SHG and others like them to ensure sustainability and growth.

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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.

— Team JK Monitor

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