• DC Ayushi Sudan inaugurates NABARD & NABFOUNDATION funded venture

SAMBA: Deputy Commissioner Ayushi Sudan today inaugurated a Sanitary Pad Manufacturing Unit established under NABARD’s "My Pad My Right" (MPMR) project of its Livelihood & Enterprises Development Programme (LEDP) and support of NABFOUNDATION and locally based Kristu Jyoti Social Welfare Society.

The MPMR project aims at nurturing rural women entrepreneurs, enhancing financial independence and ensuring access to affordable menstrual hygiene products within rural communities. It further seeks to raise awareness on menstrual health and encourage environmentally responsible waste management practices.   NABARD, NABFOUNDATION and Kristu Jyoti Social Welfare Society provided the machinery, equipment and working capital support of Rs. 5.70 lakh to the SHG members for the establishment of the Unit.  

After inaugurating the facility, DC Ayushi Sudan interacted with the SHG members involved in production and appreciated the efforts of NABARD in empowering rural women and youth through diverse skill based livelihood initiatives. She highlighted the significance of the MPMR project in strengthening rural entrepreneurship and emphasised the importance of menstrual health and hygiene in community welfare.

On the occasion, DC Sudan also inaugurated a watershed project of NABARD in Deon Panchayat, fully grant‑supported at a cost of Rs. 2.26 crore. The project will benefit six villages, covering a total area of 1000 hectares and aims to enhance water conservation and promote sustainable watershed development.

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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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