KULGAM: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Athar Aamir Khan today conducted a comprehensive review of the progress made in implementation of self-employment generation schemes in the district. During the meeting, DC took stock of the existing employment schemes being implemented by different departments in the district including DIC, Employment, JKEDI, Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal and Sheep Husbandry, Handloom, Handicrafts, Cooperatives, KVIB and WDC.

Khan emphasized upon the banks to speed up the disbursement of credit to all the approved cases at the earliest. He enjoined upon the officers to cover all the unemployed youth identified in the baseline survey of Mission Yuva so that they can earn their sustained livelihood.

Earlier, the AD Employment gave a detailed powerpoint presentation regarding the different employment generation schemes implemented including PMEGP, PMFME, IDDS, HADP, KVIB, EDI, Mumkin, VishwaKarma, Mudra, KVIC and others. Directions were issued to all agencies to ensure public outreach so that more and more youth are enrolled in these schemes, and also ensure time bound disposal of the applications. The meeting was attended by GM DIC, CAO, CHO, CAHO, DSHO, District Officer KVIB/KVIC, AD Handicraft/ Handloom, District LDM  and District Manager WDC.

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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