POONCH: Deputy Commissioner Vikas Kundal chaired a District Level Implementation Committee (DLIC) meeting today to review applications under the Mission Youth Schemes: Mumkin, Tejaswini, and the Spurring Entrepreneurship Initiative (SEI). The Deputy Commissioner thoroughly assessed the scheme-wise achievement of targets. Functionaries from implementing departments presented updates on respective schemes and progress.

 Fresh 70 applications—41 for Mumkin, 8 for Tejaswini, and 21 for SEI were also presented before the Committee. After scrutinizing each proposal, approval was accorded to 37 Mumkin cases, 8 Tejaswini, and 19 SEI. Highlighting the significance of these initiatives in empowering youth and promoting entrepreneurship in the district, the Deputy Commissioner emphasized the need to streamline the procedure for timely fund disbursement. He directed concerned officers to meet their targets and enhance employment opportunities for the youth.

The meeting was attended by the General Manager of DIC, Deputy Director Employment, ARTO, LDM and District Nodal Officer of JKEDI, along with other concerned officers.

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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