GANDERBAL: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Shyambir today chaired a meeting in the VC room of the DC Office to review the progress of the PM Vishwakarma scheme in the district. During the meeting, the General Manager, District Industries Centre (DIC), Bilal Mukhtar, briefed the DC on the current progress, including the registration of beneficiaries at Gram Panchayat and Urban Local Body levels. 

The DC emphasized the importance of expediting the scheme's implementation to ensure maximum coverage. He directed the Rural Development Department (RDD) to achieve saturation of the scheme within the next few weeks to ensure that no eligible beneficiary is left out.  To enhance the scheme's impact, the DC instructed the Principals of ITI Ganderbal and ITI Kangan to prioritize quality training for registered beneficiaries, ensuring they acquire the necessary skills to achieve optimal outcomes. 

Additionally, officers from the MSME department were tasked with ensuring the timely delivery of toolkits to beneficiaries who have successfully completed their training programs.  The DC underlined the significance of the PM Vishwakarma scheme in empowering skilled artisans and workers, enabling them to contribute effectively to the local economy.

He urged all departments involved to maintain coordination and work diligently to meet the scheme's objectives.  The meeting was attended by key stakeholders overseeing the scheme's implementation including GM DIC, EO Municipal Council Ganderbal, ACP, LDM and others.

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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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