RAJOURI:   Chief Agriculture Officer (CAO)   Rajesh Verma today gave away certificates to a women batch on completion of the Beauty Parlour Management course here at J&K Bank Rural Self-Employment Training Institutes (JKBRSETI) Rajouri. He interacted with the pass-out candidates, applauding their dedication and motivating them to pursue further opportunities for growth and self-reliance.

Verma also engaged with the trainees of the ongoing Women Tailoring batch. He encouraged them to harness their skills for income generation and entrepreneurial ventures. The CAO further briefed the participants on various schemes of the Agriculture Department that offer scope for self-employment and rural empowerment.

The visit highlighted the importance of skill development in transforming the socio-economic landscape of rural communities. JKBRSETI, operating under the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, continues to play a pivotal role in imparting practical, industry-aligned training aimed at empowering rural youth—especially women—towards sustainable livelihoods.

The Beauty Parlour Management course is one of the many vocational programmes designed by JKBRSETI to promote employability. Its curriculum includes beauty therapy, makeup artistry, hair styling and salon management, equipping participants with the skills necessary to secure jobs or start their own enterprises.

Director JKBRSETI, Suniel Sharma, extended gratitude to the Chief Agriculture Officer for his visit and motivational interaction with the trainees. He reiterated JKBRSETI’s commitment to broadening its training outreach and supporting more unemployed youth in building viable, skill-based careers.

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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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