KISHTWAR: Assistant Commissioner Development Phulail Singh, in a significant step towards empowering women and promoting self-employment today inaugurated a women's tailor training batch at the RSETI Branch Kishtwar.

The batch consists of 25 women, including 14 NREGA women workers, who are part of the Unnati project. The ACD exhorted the trainees to work towards creating a sustainable environment and congratulated them on taking the first step towards entrepreneurship. The ACD also urged them to attract more women to this field, which has vast scope for growth.

The RSETI Branch is conducting scores of other courses, providing a wide range of opportunities for women to acquire new skills and become self-sufficient. Director Vikash Sindu welcomed the ACD and expressed gratitude for attending the inaugural session. Azra Banno will instruct the trainees during the course. This initiative is a significant step towards promoting women's empowerment and self-employment in the region.

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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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