JAMMU: Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) Jammu, in association with Association of Small & Tiny Industries Samba, organised a customer outreach program here today. Director Industries and Commerce Jammu Dr. Arun Kumar Manhas was the Chief Guest, while General Manager, DIC Gurpreet Singh was the Guest of Honor and Assistant Director, MSME DFO Vinu Ji Koul, attended the event as the special guest.

  In his address, Dr. Manhas gave detailed information about the developments related to the industry sector in Jammu and Kashmir. Deputy General Manager Jammu Anil Kumar Sharma gave a detailed presentation on various schemes of SIDBI Viz. Sthapan Yojana, Arjana Yojana, Express Loan Scheme, 4E Yojana, Green Finance Scheme etc.

Similarly, SIDBI Manager Rakesh Kumar Vig gave a detailed presentation on CGTMSE scheme, while the GM, DIC, Samba gave information about the Government schemes. Likewise, Vinu Ji Koul provided information about the work being done by the Ministry of MSME in Jammu and Kashmir.

Lastly an open session, featuring discussions and suggestions, was held for the members present. Many problems projected by the participating members were resolved by the officials on the spot. The suggestions were noted which will be presented at different forums from time to time. The program concluded with the Vote of Thanks. Harbinder Singh, President, Association of Small & Tiny Industries, Samba and other members of the association from Samba Industrial Area registered their participation in this program.

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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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