KULGAM: Promoting entrepreneurship and strengthening grassroots economic development, Deputy Commissioner Kulgam, Shahzad Alam, today inaugurated a Grocery Mart at Yaripora. The unit has been established by beneficiary, Asif Amin Bhat with an investment of Rs 35 lakh, under the ambitious Mission YUVA (MSME), aimed at fostering self-employment and empowering local youth. 

Further enhancing its market outreach, the business has also been registered on the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) platform, enabling digital access and wider customer connectivity. The Deputy Commissioner appreciated the entrepreneurial initiative of the beneficiary and emphasized the importance of integrating traditional businesses with digital platforms like ONDC to expand market opportunities and ensure sustainable growth.

Speaking on the occasion, he added that the administration’s commitment to providing continuous handholding support to entrepreneurs under Mission YUVA and other government initiatives.  He encouraged youth to avail such schemes and actively contribute towards building a self-reliant economy. The event was attended by officers from the district administration, officials associated with Mission YUVA, and members of the local community.

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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