DODA: The Jammu & Kashmir Khadi & Village Industries Board (KVIB) Doda organized an awareness camp at ITI Doda to educate trainees about various self-employment schemes implemented by it in the district. District Officer KVIB Satesh Kumar briefed the trainees in detail about key schemes like the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) and Jammu & Kashmir Rural Employment Generation Programme (JKREGP). He urged unemployed youth and budding entrepreneurs to take full advantage of these government-sponsored initiatives to establish their ventures.

He emphasized that these schemes aim to reduce migration from rural to urban areas by creating employment opportunities in villages. He also highlighted the user-friendly, online application process for both schemes, encouraging participants to apply directly via their smartphones on the official websites. Pamphlets containing detailed information about PMEGP and JKREGP were distributed among the attendees to enhance their understanding of the schemes. The event successfully motivated the participants to explore self-employment as a viable career option.

Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here
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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