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RAMBAN: On the directions of Deputy Commissioner Ramban, Baseer-Ul-Haq Chaudhary, an awareness program regarding various Self Employment Schemes under Mission Youth J&K and the Schemes of Industries Department, was conducted today at PWD Hut Ramsoo, Ramban. 

The program was conducted in coordination with the Rural Development Department and District Industries and Commerce Department Ramban. The event aimed at generating mass awareness among the unemployed Youth of Block Ramsoo. Sub Divisional Magistrate Ramsoo, Ghanshyam Basotra was the Chief Guest on the occasion.

At the beginning of the programme,  Amit Kumar,  Assistant Labour Commissioner Ramban having additional charge of Assistant Director Employment Ramban briefed about the schemes of Mission youth like MUMKIN, Tejaswini and Spurring Entrepreneurship Initiatives. He elaborated the eligibility conditions, benefits and procedure of applying under the schemes. He further requested the youth to think differently and bring out innovative ideas and this department is ready to provide any financial and other support in the establishment of the unit and assured that such camps shall be held on monthly basis in each Block.

Representative of JK Bank Ramban, SBI Branch Manager Ramban, were also present and  elaborated the sponsoring mechanism of the government Sponsored self employment cases, under various self-employment schemes at Bank level and assured that the proper SOP shall be followed to prevent unnecessary delay at bank level.

The camp was also attended by labourers/ construction workers, to whom ALC Ramban gave detailed information about welfare schemes being provided by JKBOCWWB. He briefed the new rates of the education assistance to be provided to the wards of the registered construction workers applicable from this financial year 2024-25.

SDM highlighted the importance of Self employment Schemes, of various departments and encouraged the youth to take part in these schemes to become self-sufficient and self-reliant. He further motivated the youth to find innovative ideas and get involved in business activity in their local area.

During the camp on-the-spot registration of about 17 youth for various schemes of Mission youth was carried out by Young Professional Lovepreet Singh. Various queries related to registration and renewal of labourer cards were also resolved. Career Counseling Officer Ramban presented a vote of thanks.

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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.

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