SHOPIAN: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Mohammad Shahid Saleem Dar today chaired a meeting of the District Level Task Force Committee (DLTFC) to assess the loan cases under Jammu & Kashmir Rural Employment Generation Programme (JKREGP) of KVIB. During the meeting, threadbare discussions and one to one interaction with applicants was held as the process of approval.

KVIB Shopian submitted 106 cases before DLTFC, out of which 67 cases were approved for establishment and upgradation of employment generation ventures or business enterprises. The Committee approved cases for sponsorship under categories including milk production, handicrafts, provision stores, sheep farming, transport and other business sectors.

Speaking on the occasion, the DC stressed upon the line Departments and Banks to bring maximum unemployed youth under the ambit of Government schemes launched to generate maximum employment avenues in the district.  He also stressed on the Bankers to ensure speedy sanction of bank credit so that the aspiring unemployed youth are in a position to establish their income generating units without any difficulties.

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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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