• Stresses strengthened handholding and facilitation for aspiring young entrepreneurs

SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo on Friday reviewed the department-wise and bank-wise progress of Mission Yuva scheme in the district in a meeting held at the meeting Hall of the DC Office Complex.

During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner assessed the performance of line departments and banks operating in the district in facilitating and supporting aspiring young entrepreneurs under the Mission Yuva initiative, aimed to promote self-employment and entrepreneurship among youth.

The DC emphasized the need for proactive handholding, timely facilitation and coordinated efforts by all stakeholders to ensure that aspiring entrepreneurs receive necessary guidance, credit support and institutional backing. He stressed that departments and banks must work in close coordination to expedite case processing.

The DC directed underperforming bank branches to improve  performance and clear pendency at their level to ensure effective and timely implementation of Mission YUVA scheme. He further underlined the importance of seamless coordination among all stakeholder departments to ensure successful implementation of the Mission YUVA initiative across the district.

The meeting was attended by Additional District Development Commissioner, Rifat Aftab; Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Mir Imtiyaz Ul Aziz; Chief Planning Officer, Fayaz Ahmad Dar; SDM, West, Irfan Bahadur; SDM East, Zubair Ahmad; Deputy Director Employment, Shubi Tabasum; Zonal Head Jammu and Kashmir Bank, LDM(Banks), Nelofer Jan, Officers of all line Departments and senior Officers of J&K Bank.

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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.

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