SHOPIAN: Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Shopian Wednesday launched a seven-day entrepreneurship skill development program for rural youth on ‘Value Addition and Shelf-Life Extension of Seasonal Vegetables of the Kashmir Region’ at ITI Shopian.

Sponsored by the Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India, the program saw active participation from over 50 budding rural youth, guided by KVK Shopian scientists and officials from the Horticulture and Agriculture departments.

Dr. Shaiq Ahmad Ganai, Scientist (Food Technology) and program coordinator, outlined the program's importance in enhancing farmers' livelihoods. Dr. Zaffar Afroz Badri, Head of KVK Shopian, emphasized the need to foster entrepreneurship in value addition, while other KVK scientists, including Dr. Mir Shabir and Dr. Bilal Ahmad, encouraged participants to develop skills to become job creators.

Officials from HDO, ITI, and the Lead Bank also praised KVK Shopian’s initiative, which aims to promote sustainable livelihoods and agro-entrepreneurship by introducing modern preservation, packaging, and value-addition techniques.

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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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