KUPWARA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan, today chaired a meeting of concerned officers to review the progress under the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) in the district.

The Deputy Commissioner emphasized the importance of PMEGP scheme in fostering local entrepreneurship and creating sustainable employment opportunities for the unemployed educated youth of the district. Under the scheme, financial assistance is provided to the unemployed youth for setting up small-scale industries to boost their livelihood opportunities.

On the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner directed the bank officers to ensure timely disbursal of cases under the PMEGP so that the unemployed youth are encouraged to take ventures under the scheme. She asked them to guide the beneficiaries about various bank formalities to be complied with to bridge the communication gap. They were also directed to provide details of the cases shown non-feasible in the portal so that these can be reviewed for feasibility.

Earlier, the chair was informed through a detailed presentation about the progress achieved under the scheme. General Manager DIC, CPO, besides, officers from concerned departments attended the meeting.

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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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