RAMBAN: Additional Deputy Commissioner Ramban and the District Nodal Officer for Mission YUVA, Varunjeet Singh Charak today chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the progress of the Mission in the district.

The meeting was attended by ACR, Shokat Hayat Mattoo, SDMs of Banihal, Gool and Ramsoo, GM DIC, Cluster Head J&K Bank Ramban, District Nodal Officer JKEDI, AD Employment, Career Counselling Officer DECC, J&K Bank branch heads of the district and District Programme Manager NRLM Ramban.

The ADC conducted a detailed review of progress achieved under various components of Mission YUVA, including the status of applications received, cases sponsored to banks, sanctioned cases and pendency at the bank level. Expressing concern over delays in certain cases, he directed all bank branch heads to ensure that pending cases are processed and sanctioned positively by 21 February without fail.

Emphasizing the need for a streamlined sanctioning process, the ADC instructed banks to simplify procedural formalities and adopt a facilitative, youth-friendly approach. He stressed that unemployed youth and aspiring entrepreneurs should be guided and encouraged, rather than discouraged due to avoidable procedural bottlenecks.

A detailed discussion was also held on key Mission parameters, including capacity-building initiatives, progress under Udyam Jagriti, submission of progress and completion reports and adherence to prescribed timelines.

Officers were directed to ensure timely data updation and submission of reports for effective monitoring and evaluation. Meanwhile, a Youth Engagement meeting was conducted simultaneously, during which all departments were asked to submit a comprehensive Youth Engagement Plan outlining proposed activities and targeted interventions under Mission YUVA.

Departments were also instructed to nominate designated officials for creation of Maker, Checker and Approver IDs to facilitate smooth operationalization and effective monitoring through the online portal.

The District Programme Manager NRLM Ramban was directed to intensify awareness generation among Self Help Group (SHG) women across all blocks and ensure timely submission of beneficiary feedback forms. Emphasis was laid on strengthening grassroots mobilization and providing structured handholding support to maximize outreach and impact.

The ADC stressed the importance of inter-departmental coordination, proactive functioning of stakeholders and strict adherence to timelines for successful implementation of Mission YUVA in the district. All officers and banking institutions were instructed to work in close coordination and ensure expeditious disposal of cases for effective implementation of the Mission across Ramban.

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.

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