KUPWARA: On the directives of Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan, District Employment & Counselling Centre (DE&CC) Kupwara, in collaboration with the district administration, successfully organized a capacity-building entrepreneurship workshop/ mela at Polytechnic College, Karihama. The event aimed to promote entrepreneurship, skill development, and self-employment opportunities among the district’s youth.

Additional Deputy Commissioner Handwara, Javaid Naseem Masoodi inaugurated the workshop in presence of SDM Lolab Dr. Mudassir; Principal of Polytechnic College Kupwara, LDM, DE&CC, and Cluster Head. Career Counselling Officer, delivered a presentation on Mission YUVA, detailing its objectives and benefits. Principal of Polytechnic College Kupwara followed with a comprehensive overview of collaborations between industries, skill-training institutions, and employment initiatives.

ADC inspected stalls set up by the Skill Development department, highlighting their achievements in training and capacity-building. A dedicated Mission YUVA registration stall was also set up to provide on-the-spot assistance to aspiring entrepreneurs. In a key initiative, ADC distributed 16 sanction letters under Mission YUVA, totaling Rs.1.25 crore, to beneficiaries, marking a significant step toward supporting local entrepreneurs and boosting the district’s economy.

The workshop saw enthusiastic participation from over 200 attendees, including students, aspiring entrepreneurs, and community members. The event concluded with an interactive session encouraging proactive steps toward self-reliance and business development.

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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