SAMBA: The District Administration Samba organised a district-level PM SVANidhi Mahotsav under the PM SVANidhi Scheme at Community Hall New Bus Stand Samba to promote financial inclusion, self-employment and welfare of street vendors.

Member of Legislative Assembly Samba Surjeet Singh Slathia attended as chief guest and underscored the government's commitment to the socio-economic upliftment of street vendors through various welfare and livelihood schemes.

The event was organised by Municipal Council Samba under the supervision of Executive Officer MC Samba Yodhraj, with participation of various departments. A number of rehri owners and street vendors participated and shared their experiences of benefits received under the scheme. Many beneficiaries expressed gratitude to the Government for financial assistance and opportunities to strengthen their livelihoods.

Several street vendors and beneficiaries were felicitated for successfully availing benefits under the PM SVANidhi Scheme and contributing to self-employment and local economic activity. Departmental stalls were set up by Handicrafts, Agriculture, AYUSH, Animal Husbandry and other line departments to disseminate information about government schemes, services and welfare programmes.

The event also featured a Nukkad Natak by local artists, which generated awareness among participants about various government schemes and citizen welfare initiatives. Among those present were Additional District Development Commissioner Samba Champa Devi Thakur, representatives of Municipal Council Samba and officers from various line departments.

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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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