BARAMULLA: The District Development Commissioner (DDC) Baramulla, Minga Sherpa today chaired a meeting of District Level Implementation Committee (DLIC) at the meeting hall of DC office here to review the progress of saturation of PM Vishwakarma scheme in District Baramulla. At the outset, the chair was provided a comprehensive overview of progress made with respect to the implementation of Vishwakarma scheme in the district since its inception.

The DDC conducted a detailed review of the number of applications received from the artisans and craftspeople on the portal to access the scheme's benefits, as well as the status of the training programs provided and the distribution of kits among the trainees. Minga Sherpa also held an in-depth review with the officers concerning the applications submitted by artisan trainees who have successfully completed their training and are eligible for the subsidized loan available through the Vishwakarma scheme.

The DDC instructed the committee members to ensure that the loan accessibility facility is easily available to beneficiaries of the PM-Vishwakarma Scheme who have acquired the necessary skills and are currently engaged in any form of trade. The meeting was attended by the General Manager DIC, Chief Planning Officer Baramulla, and other concerned officers.

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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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