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RAMBAN: In line with the implementation of Mission YUVA under the guidance of Deputy Commissioner Ramban Mohammad Alyas Khan, the Small Business Development Unit (SBDU) Ramban today organized a “Beyond Sanction Campaign” at the DE&CC premises. The programme was conducted under the supervision of Assistant Director Employment Ramban Amit Kumar.

As many as 20 applicants participated in the campaign. During the programme, SBDU officials listened to the grievances of the applicants and resolved several issues on the spot. Necessary directions were issued to the concerned sections for expeditious disposal of pending subsidy cases and facilitation of required training.

Key aspects such as digital and financial literacy, onboarding of stores on the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), capacity building and other post-sanction components were deliberated upon to enhance the sustainability of beneficiary units. To motivate the participants, success stories of previous beneficiaries were shared, helping new applicants understand the process of establishing and sustaining their units effectively.

A question-and-answer session was also held, during which applicants raised queries regarding subsidy disbursement and training-related matters. The Assistant Director Employment assured that the department is committed to handholding applicants at every stage after sanctioning of cases. He encouraged them to raise any issues faced during the establishment of their units for timely redressal.

To further strengthen service delivery, 20 feedback forms were filled by participants to record their responses and suggestions regarding employment-related services. The department reiterated its commitment to ensuring timely grievance redressal and continuous support to applicants beyond the sanction stage, in line with the objectives of the campaign.

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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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