REASI: A key meeting on the Institutional Business Support Mechanism under Mission YUVA was convened in Reasi under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Reasi Ms Nidhi Malik. The meeting attended by the representatives from the Small Business Development Unit (SBDU) and the business Help Desks (BHD) teams to streamline the implementation process by ensuring a clear understanding of roles and responsibilities among all stakeholders.

During the session, Deputy Commissioner Reasi emphasised on the need for a well-coordinated approach to effectively execute Mission YUVA’s objectives. She underscored the importance of each stakeholder having a thorough understanding of their roles to ensure seamless and efficient implementation. A detailed presentation was conducted, outlining the specific responsibilities of each stakeholder involved in the mission to enhance clarity and accountability.

During the session, Deputy Commissioner underscored the importance of each stakeholder having a thorough understanding of their roles to ensure seamless and efficient implementation of Mission YUVA. She also emphasised on the selection of Yuva Doots who will play a vital role in grassroot outreach and the execution of Mission YUVA. It was decided that the selection process would adhere to the guidelines outlined in the Yuva Doot Document to ensure transparency and fairness.

DC Reasi stressed the need for coordinated efforts from all stakeholders as Mission YUVA is a handholding scheme of government of JK UT aimed at empowering the youth by providing them with skill development opportunities, employment support and entrepreneurial guidance. The meeting concluded with a collective resolve to work towards ensuring the initiative reaches its intended beneficiaries and creates meaningful opportunities for the youth of Reasi. ADDC Sukhdev Samyal, CPO Narinder Kumar, SDMs, AD employment Annie Vaid, DSEO, CAO, FM DIC and others attended the meeting.

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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