RAMBAN: Government Degree College Ramban in collaboration with Department of Labour and Employment, J&K  organized one day awareness workshop on “Mission YUVA – Yuva Udyami Vikas Abhiyan” under the patronage of Prof. Archana Kaul, Principal of the College. The programme was attended by a large number of students and faculty of the College. 

The programme witnessed the participation of various key figures including Pawan Kumar, Special Secretary, Labour and Employment, Roshan Lal Additional District Development Commissioner Ramban, Ganesh Kumar Dy. Director Statistics and Evaluation Ramban and Dr. Vishal Sharma Nodal Officer Mission YUVA for higher Education.

The event commenced with the welcome address by Principal of the College, Prof. Archana Kaul. She welcomed the guests and appreciated the efforts of the Government to bring together young minds to discuss various opportunities, challenges and support mechanisms available for youth development.

Pawan Kumar emphasised the government commitment to create avenues for the youth of J&K to get employed and equipped with skill development. He highlighted and discussed various schemes of the Govt. that provide financial aid and training and entrepreneurship opportunities for the youth. He also discussed the details of Mission YUVA scheme with the students and encouraged them to avail benefit from this scheme. Roshan Lal, ADDC Ramban and District Nodal Officer Mission YUVA, in his speech, assured the youth that the District administration shall always stand with them to enhance the scope of youth centred programmes ensuring accessibility and success.

Ganesh Kumar, Dy. Director, Statistics and Evaluation Ramban, shared the statistical data pertaining to education and employment. He encouraged the students to go for entrepreneurship and develop their own businesses to secure a good future ahead. Dr. Vishal Sharma, Nodal Officer for Mission YUVA in Higher Education Department discussed the main aspects of Mission YUVA and helping the youth to understand the value of skill development in shaping their professional futures. The proceedings were coordinated by Dr. Vishal Baloria. Prof. Raj Kumar Gupta, Nodal Officer for College Mission YUVA, presented the Vote of thanks.

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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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