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KATHUA: A one-day Marketing and Entrepreneurship Orientation Training Workshop for PM Vishwakarma beneficiaries was today organised at the Conference Hall of the DC Office Kathua. The programme aimed at equipping beneficiaries with essential marketing, financial and digital skills to strengthen their livelihoods and enhance market access.

Deputy Commissioner, Rajesh Sharma inaugurated the programme. He underscored the significance of capacity-building initiatives for traditional artisans. He stressed that training in branding, packaging, pricing and digital payments is crucial for improving product visibility and ensuring sustainable income generation. The DC encouraged beneficiaries to adopt professional business practices and effectively utilise platforms such as e-commerce and institutional credit facilities.

The programme was organised by the Office of the Development Commissioner MSME, DFO Jammu, in collaboration with the District Industries Centre Kathua. During the workshop, the participants were sensitised about enhancement of product visibility and reach, establishing market linkages including on-boarding on GeM, financial and digital literacy and developing entrepreneurial skills.

Assistant Professor Dr Rashi Taggar from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University conducted a session on advertising and packaging, focusing on branding, product presentation, social media promotion, customer feedback, service quality and collaboration among beneficiaries.   The Lead District Manager Kathua Aman Jasrotia briefed the beneficiaries on credit linkage and banking support, while the Assistant Director MSME Vinujee Koul highlighted the relevance of the training under the PM Vishwakarma scheme.

General Manager DIC Kathua, Mushtaq Chaudhary, Functional Manager Joni Kumar, LDM Kathua, faculty members from SMVDU and consultants were present during the programme. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by the Functional Manager, DIC Kathua Pallavi Bhardwaj.

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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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