BUDGAM: Speaker J&K Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather today inaugurated one-day Mega Awareness Camp cum Seminar for artisans, weavers and trainees at Nagam Chadoora here. The Awareness Camp was organised by Handicrafts & Handloom Department. The camp witnessed active participation of artisans, weavers, and trainees, besides officers and officials from various line departments.

In his inaugural address, Speaker applauded the role of artisans in preserving Kashmir’s rich cultural heritage. He called upon them to adopt innovation and market-driven approaches while pursuing their craft with sincerity and dedication.

Stressing on the need for self-reliance, Rather said artisans should strive to become Job Givers instead of Job Seekers. He also assured full support for initiatives aimed at the socio-economic upliftment of artisan communities.

Assistant Director Handicrafts & Handloom Budgam, on the occasion, highlighted the achievements and initiatives of the department aimed at strengthening the handicrafts and handloom sector. He urged artisans to take full benefit of the welfare schemes and capacity-building programmes being implemented by the Department.

Other speakers from various departments shared detailed insights into schemes and opportunities available for artisans and trainees.  Deputy Registrar Cooperatives Budgam, Principals of Government Polytechnic College and Government Girls Higher Secondary School Chadoora, representatives from J&K Bank Nagam Chadoora, and others officers were present on the occasion.

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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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