RAMBAN: The Department of Cooperatives, District Ramban, has intensified celebrations of the 71st All India Cooperative Week 2024 "Sahkar Se Samriddhi" (Prosperity through Cooperation) under the theme Role of Cooperative in Building Viksit Bharat. Started on November 14, the week-long celebrations will continue till to November 20, 2024, highlighting the pivotal role of cooperative societies in fostering socio-economic development and promoting inclusive growth in the region.

As part of the celebrations, the main event was organized today at conference hall District Administrative Complex Ramban, presided over by Additional District Development Commissioner, Roshan Lal. The event witnessed the participation of stakeholders and members of various cooperative societies, besides government functionaries, including Chief Planning Officer, Dr. Shakeeb Ahmed Rather, Chief Medical Officer, Chief Agriculture Officer, Chief Animal Husbandry Officer, DSHO , ARCS and other officers,.

In his address, ADDC Roshan Lal lauded the efforts of cooperative societies in driving economic growth and promoting social cohesion. He emphasized the need for further strengthening cooperative institutions to expand their outreach and enable them to address the needs of the rural and underprivileged communities effectively.

  Deputy Registrar, Cooperative Societies Nishtha Nayyar, gave an insightful presentation on the functioning, achievements and impact of the Cooperative Department in the district. The presentation highlighted the department’s initiatives in empowering local communities, fostering self-reliance, and enhancing the livelihoods of people through cooperative efforts.

She also spoke about the importance of adopting innovative approaches within cooperative societies to meet contemporary challenges. She also highlighted the role of cooperatives in contributing to key sectors such as agriculture, health, and education.

 The Cooperative Week celebrations in Ramban will include a series of activities such as awareness camps, workshops, interactive sessions, and exhibitions to showcase   success stories and potential of cooperative societies.  The event also witnessed felicitation of members of different cooperative societies and students of Cooperative School, Banihal for their outstanding performances in their respective fields.

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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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