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SHOPIAN: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Shishir Gupta (Chairman DLIC Mission YUVA) today convened a comprehensive meeting on Mission YUVA at mini-secretariat Shopian.

During the meeting, DC directed all officers and officials to ensure regular outreach to every potential entrepreneur already identified under the Mission YUVA baseline survey. Emphasis was laid on intensifying efforts across all departments to improve progress under the Mission YUVA schemes.

DC highlighted the critical role of proactive outreach and awareness generation to maximize enrollment in various YUVA initiatives. DC emphasized the importance of coordination, accountability, and timely reporting to achieve the mission’s objectives effectively.

All officers were assigned daily targets and instructed to submit achievement reports on a daily basis. YUVA DOOTs were also directed to accelerate their efforts to ensure that all eligible individuals are covered under the mission. The meeting included detailed discussions on targets and action plans for mobilizing youth under Mission YUVA.

A one-on-one interaction session was held with the YUVA DOOTs, during which progress reports and issues faced by each DOOT were reviewed. Each YUVA DOOT was assigned a weekly target for application submission to ensure consistent progress. The meeting was attended by ADDC, Dr. Nasir Ahmed Lone; ACR, all Tehsildars, BDOs, district officers, and YUVA DOOTs.

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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Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here