• Emphasises coordination & proper hand holding of youth identified under Mission Yuva

BANDIPORA: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Manzoor Ahmad Qadri on Tuesday chaired a meeting to review the role and responsibilities of Small Business Development Unit (SBDU) and Business Help Desks (BHDs) constituted under Misson Yuva at District and Sub Divisional levels. It was given out that for implementing the mission, a Small Business Development Unit (SBDU) has been created at District Level, while Business Help Desks (BHDs) have been created at Sub Divisional Level and Yuva Doots at Panchayat Level.

The meeting was informed that the mission is focused on four (04) sectors including creation of nano entrepreneurs and collectives, creation of entrepreneurs in the focus and sunrise sector, business acceleration of existing enterprises, and creation of neo-innovative enterprises. Highlighting the roles and responsibilities of SBDU and BHDs, the DC emphasized the on ground implementation of the interventions under the mission yuva in the district. He stressed on engaging and encouraging potential entrepreneurs identified through yuva survey to establish their enterprises.

He asked the members of SBDU, BHDs and Yuva Doots to ensure coordination and proper hand holding of entrepreneurs under Mission Yuva. Among others, the meeting was attended by ADC Zaffar Husson Shawl; GM DIC, CPO, AD Employment, District Officers of various Departments, Representatives from NRLM, Banks and other concerned.

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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