JAMMU: Deputy Commissioner Jammu, Sachin Kumar Vaishya, today handed over sanction letters to seven youth entrepreneurs under the Mission YUVA scheme at the DC Office. The beneficiaries will establish small businesses including transport services, general stores and cosmetics outlets, with financial support provided under the government’s flagship initiative.

Highlighting the scheme’s impact, the Deputy Commissioner said, “Mission YUVA is a major initiative of the government to support youth in starting their own businesses.” He also noted that 34 cases have been approved so far in the district and awareness and implementation activities are in full swing under his chairmanship of the District Level Implementation Committee (DLIC).

Later, a DLIC meeting chaired by the Deputy Commissioner approved 86 additional cases under the scheme. The meeting was also attended by Additional District Development Commissioner Sher Singh, Deputy Director Employment Sunaina Saini, Assistant Director Employment Mukhlis Ali and representatives from NABARD, JKEDI, DIC and J&K Bank.

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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