SRINAGAR: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Kumar Choudhary, today stressed on intensifying skill development for Youth Employment in Jammu and Kashmir. The Deputy Chief Minister said this while chairing a review meeting of Labour, employment and Skill Development Departments at Civil Secretariat here. The Dy CM emphasised the importance of skill development and training for youth to create employment opportunities. He asserted that providing skill-oriented courses will empower youth to become job providers rather than job seekers.

Choudhary directed the officials to ensure proper implementation of various welfare schemes undertaken by the labour department, benefiting the targeted population. He also instructed for introduction of skill-oriented courses aligned with the latest industrial and market demands. The Dy CM asked for proper handholding of youth through skill-oriented courses to enable them become entrepreneurs. He instructed for effective implementation of labour department schemes to benefit the targeted population. He also instructed for conducting regular inspections of industrial estates to gather feedback on production units.

He directed the officers to address any shortcomings and provide full support to aspiring entrepreneurs for economic growth and industrial sustainability. He instructed on achieving Skill Development and entrepreneurship’s goals, which include upskilling thousands of  youth focusing on skill development and entrepreneurship, to propel  economic growth and create opportunities for the unemployed youth.

The meeting was attended by Secretary Labour and Employment, Rajiv Ranjan, CEO Jammu and Kashmir Building and other Construction Welfare Board, Munir ul Islam, Labour Commissioner, Director Labour and Employment, Director Skill Development Department and other senior officers

Later, several deputations including the Federation  Chamber of Industries and Commerce led by Sahid Kamili, Industrial Association of Pampore, deputations from different areas of Jammu and Kashmir and Several  legislators also called on the Deputy Chief Minister and apprised him of their demands. The Deputy Chief Minister assured time bound redressal of the issues projected by them.

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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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