POONCH: Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Ashok Kumar Sharma  on Saturday chaired a meeting of the District Level Implementation Committee (DLIC) to review and assess applications submitted under the Mission YUVA initiative. After detailed scrutiny, the Committee approved 282 cases for further processing under the scheme.

The Deputy Commissioner emphasized the need for timely financial assistance to youth seeking to establish self-employment ventures. He issued strict directions to bank authorities to significantly improve the pace of sanctioning and disbursement of approved cases. Highlighting the crucial role of Mission YUVA in empowering unemployed youth, he instructed all stakeholders to ensure applicants do not face unnecessary procedural hurdles.

The Committee also reviewed the status of pending applications, discussed challenges in processing, and deliberated on measures to streamline the workflow. Emphasis was laid on strengthening coordination between departments and financial institutions to maximize the scheme outreach and effectiveness.

The meeting concluded with a collective commitment from all members to accelerate implementation and extend full support to Mission YUVA beneficiaries across the district. The meeting was attended by the General Manager, District Industries Centre (DIC) Poonch, the Deputy Director Employment Poonch, and other DLIC members.

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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