KATHUA: The J&K Khadi and Village Industries Board (KVIB) Kathua office organized a one-day awareness programme at village Saida, block Hiranagar, aimed at sensitizing unemployed youth about various self-employment schemes implemented by the Board.

The focus was on the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) and J&K Rural Employment Generation Programme (JKREGP), which provide financial assistance to unemployed youth and artisans for establishing their own ventures.

The programme witnessed participation from representatives of various departments and banks, including Nodal Officer JKEDI Dheeraj Handoo, Branch Head of JK Bank Kootah, a representative from the Lead District Manager's office Kathua, former Sarpanchs, Panches of the area, and a large number of unemployed youths.

Welcoming the participants, District Officer J&K KVIB Kathua, Surinder Paul Sharma, elaborated on the schemes offered by the KVIB. He provided detailed guidance on applying for financial assistance under PMEGP and JKREGP, explaining the procedures and requirements involved in the process.

During the event, sanction letters were distributed to newly approved entrepreneurs who had secured financial assistance from various banks, marking the beginning of their entrepreneurial journey.

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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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