RAMBAN: Deputy Commissioner Ramban, Mohammad Alyas Khan, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the performance of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA), Youth Services & Sports (YSS), District Employment & Counselling Centre, J&K Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI), Labour, Handicrafts & Handlooms departments. The meeting focused on strengthening service delivery, addressing public grievances, and enhancing livelihood opportunities for the youth of the district.

During the review, the Deputy Commissioner evaluated the FCS&CA Department’s management of ration card distribution and essential commodity supply chains. He instructed officers to prioritize grassroots grievance redressal, ensure timely ration delivery, and maintain transparency in distribution. Regular monitoring of fair price shops and swift resolution of complaints were also emphasized.

Assessing JKEDI’s initiatives, the DC called for proactive outreach to inform unemployed youth about entrepreneurship schemes and skill development programs. He directed the institute to collaborate closely with Panchayati Raj Institutions, ensuring wider coverage and support for aspiring entrepreneurs.

The Employment & Counselling Centre reported on self-employment schemes, including “Mumkin” and the new “Mission Yuva,” under which 385 applications have been received. The DC urged to expedite the processing of applications and regular organization of awareness drives, job fairs, and capacity-building workshops.

Highlighting the importance of sports, the DC directed the YSS Department to intensify sports tournaments, adventure activities, and fitness programs. He advised launching “Talent Hunt” drives at Panchayat and Block levels to identify and nurture young athletes.

For the Handicrafts & Handlooms Department, the DC stressed reviving traditional crafts, providing skill training, and connecting artisans with marketing platforms. He emphasized preserving local crafts and supporting artisans through government schemes and innovation. The meeting was attended by the AD FCS&CA Niyamatullah Sheikh, DYSSO Jagdesh Raj Sharma, and other concerned officers.

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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