REASI: In a significant move to promote skill development and entrepreneurship among the youth of the district, a Capacity Building Entrepreneurship Mela was organized today at Government Polytechnic College, Reasi. The event was a collaborative initiative involving the District Employment & Counselling Centre Reasi, Government ITI Reasi, and the Government Polytechnic College, Reasi, under the umbrella of Mission YUVA.

The main attraction of the Mela was the demonstration of the Mission YUVA Skill Learning Hub, which offers self-paced, job-oriented skill courses aimed at empowering young individuals. Students from various institutions, including Government ITI Reasi, Government Polytechnic College, and local degree colleges, enthusiastically participated in the event engaging in multiple hands-on learning sessions.

Dedicated activity rooms were set up for skill-enhancing workshops, where students explored the basics of Microsoft Excel to boost their digital and data management skills, participated in soft skills training focused on communication and personality development, and attended a special demonstration on Media and Journalism through the Photojournalism module of the Skill Learning Hub—igniting interest in digital and creative career avenues. A key highlight of the event was the distribution of course completion certificates to students from ITI and Polytechnic who had successfully completed training in Assistant Electrician and Internet of Things (IoT). Their accomplishments were formally recognized and served as a source of motivation for other attendees.

During the program, the Assistant Director, Employment Reasi, Annie Vaid addressed the gathering, explaining the features of the Mission YUVA portal and guiding students on how to access online courses for career advancement. The Entrepreneurship Mela proved to be an invaluable platform for students to gain hands-on experience in emerging skill areas, interact with experts, and become more informed about career-oriented learning resources. The event marked a progressive step toward nurturing a skilled, confident, and self-reliant youth population in the Reasi district.

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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