JAMMU: A meeting of the District Level Implementation Committee (DLIC), Small Business Development Unit (SBDU) and Business Help Desk (BHD) Heads was held today at DC Office in Jammu. Chaired by Deputy Commissioner Jammu Sachin Kumar Vaishya, the committee approved 112 cases under the Mission YUVA (Yuva Udyamita Vikas Abhiyan) scheme with the cumulative figure of approved cases reaching 302.

The meeting's main objective was to review and approve applications submitted by young, aspiring entrepreneurs. After careful scrutiny and discussion, the committee approved 112 eligible cases for financial support and guidance. The Deputy Commissioner assigned specific targets to the Business Help Desk Heads for the preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for applications received under Mission YUVA.

The chair highlighted the importance of Mission YUVA in empowering local youth and helping them build sustainable livelihoods. He emphasised the need for holding awareness camps to attract more young people toward self-employment so they can earn their livelihood. Besides Additional District Development Commissioner Jammu Sher Singh, Deputy Director Employment Sunaina Saini, the meeting was also attended by DLIC and SBDU members and BHD Heads. BHD Heads (SDMs) attended the meeting virtually from their respective headquarters.

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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