BARAMULLA:  Deputy Commissioner (DC) Baramulla, Minga Sherpa, today chaired a meeting of District Level Implementation Committee (DLIC) Baramulla at the DC office meeting hall and approved 458 fresh cases under the Mission YUVA programme.

At the outset, the chair was comprehensively briefed about the current status of the cases that were approved in previous DLIC meetings and several new cases of unemployed eligible youth in the district were presented to the Committee.

After thoroughly reviewing the cases, the DC approved 458 cases, thereby enabling them to explore self-employment avenues to significantly improve their livelihoods. Reviewing the implementation status, the DC reiterated the district administration’s commitment to providing full institutional support to ensure seamless processing of applications and sustained handholding of aspiring entrepreneurs.

The DC also instructed the concerned departments and officers to fast-track the processing of applications and timely preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) so that financial assistance reaches the beneficiaries without delay. The meeting was attended by the Assistant Director Employment, Baramulla; Lead District Manager; Cluster Head, J&K Bank; District General Manager, NABARD among others.

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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