GANDERBAL: Chairperson J&K KVIB, Dr. Hina Shafi Bhat presided over an interactive session with aspirant entrepreneurs held today at Kangan, Ganderbal. The event witnessed the participation of senior officers from the Board, alongside a large number of aspirant entrepreneurs and educated unemployed youth of the district.

During the session, Dr. Hina Shafi Bhat provided an overview of various employment generation programmes being implemented by the Board. She emphasized the importance of targeted implementation of these schemes to empower different sections of society, particularly educated youth, aspiring entrepreneurs, women, and marginalized communities.

Dr. Hina Shafi Bhat stressed the need to create a conducive ecosystem for the development of micro-enterprises, especially for women, weaker sections, and other marginalized communities, ensuring inclusive economic growth. Highlighting the progress achieved, she informed that over the last three years, margin money of Rs 61.28 crore involving bank loan of Rs 200 crore has been released in favour of 3,197 units, thus creating employment opportunities for 25,346 people in Ganderbal district under the J&K Rural Employment Generation Programme (JKREGP) and the Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP).

Earlier, the Dy CEO of KVIB-Kashmir Division delivered a detailed presentation on the objectives of PMEGP and JKREGP. He highlighted that these schemes are fully online, enabling aspiring entrepreneurs to apply for financial assistance through a user-friendly digital platform. The session concluded with an open discussion, fostering a productive dialogue between the participants and KVIB officials.

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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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