SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today held a meet with stakeholders to review the strategy for implementation of Mission Yuva Udyami Vikas Abhiyan (YUVA) in the UT. Besides ACS Forest and Secretary SDD, the session was attended by  the representatives of Universities/SKUAST; JK Bank, SBI, NABARB, SIDBI and other concerned officers.

During the meeting the Chief Secretary advised the department to take steps to beat the inertia and plunge into action to learn from initial mistakes, if any for smooth implementation of the mission here.

Regarding the roadmap to be adopted  he impressed upon the department to identify the resources and institutions for imparting training to the master trainers from every district. He also asked them to frame calendars for such trainings along with the venues and content to be taught to the trainees.

Dulloo further advised to run IEC campaign to create awareness. He asked them to carryout the surveys to reach out to the aspirants. He urged for the completion of the skilling app without any further delay.

It was further underscored to map the skill courses offered by different Universities, Technical Institutions and training centres. He also advised the banks to come up with some lending products to further this mission in a time tested manner.

As far as the mode of training is concerned, the Department was asked to make informational videos along with Question-Answer session for the clarity of the trainers to make trainings more result-oriented and beneficial for all.

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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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