ANANTNAG: District Employment and Counselling Centre (DE&CC) Anantnag today organised a one-day programme on ‘Capacity Building on Entrepreneurship’ under the flagship Mission YUVA Initiative at Government Polytechnic College, Larkipora. The event was graced by Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Anantnag, Sandeep Singh Bali, who was the Chief Guest on the occasion.

Programme witnessed active participation from officers of ITI, JKEDI, and the host institution, in addition to enthusiastic youth from across the district. It served as a dynamic platform to inspire and equip aspiring entrepreneurs through various interactive and practical segments. Key highlights of the programme included, hands-on training on the Mission YUVA mobile application, one-on-one counselling sessions tailored for budding entrepreneurs, stall-based exhibitions showcasing entrepreneurial ventures and support schemes, live demonstrations and interactions with field experts.

In his address, ADDC lauded the initiative and emphasized the importance of youth empowerment through entrepreneurship. He urged young participants to leverage Mission YUVA and similar platforms to transform their ideas into viable businesses, thus contributing to the local economy.

Employment Officer, Rayees Iqbal highlighted the overview & objectives of Mission YUVA and the department’s commitment to fostering a strong entrepreneurial ecosystem in Anantnag. DE&CC Anantnag remains steadfast in its efforts to connect youth with opportunities, resources, and guidance through Mission YUVA.

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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