SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today held a joint meeting of representatives of the trade and Industrial bodies of J&K to take first hand appraisal of the issues faced by them for redressal in a time bound manner.

Present in the meeting were Principal Secretary, Culture; Commissioner Secretary, Industries & Commerce; Secretary, Labour & Employment; MD, JKTPO; Director Handicrafts, Kashmir/Jammu; Director Industries, Jammu/Kashmir and other concerned officers.

After listening to each of the participating representative, the Chief Secretary assured them of quality resolution of their issues through extensive periodical reviews. He directed the concerned for segregation of these issues to resolve them in a time bound manner.

The representatives apprised the Chief Secretary of the issues and demands including upgradation of infrastructure in industrial estates, establishment of expo mart, Inland Container Depot (ICD), preference to local MSMEs and industrial units, GST relaxation, regulation of MRP on pesticides, warehouse facilities, establishment of Kisan Ghars in Mandis, policy for revival of sick units besides other matters.

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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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