• Underscores roles & responsibilities of SBDUs, BHDs

SRINAGAR: To review the progress on implementation of Mission Yuva, a meeting was chaired by Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat here at Meeting Hall of the DC Office Complex, today. At the outset, the DC discussed the different aspects with regard to the constitution of Small Business Development Units (SBDUs) and Business Help Desks (BHDs) under Mission YUVA.

Dr Bilal emphasized the need for seamless coordination among the Departments to provide holistic support to Nano-Enterprises and MSMEs. He said that the initiative is a significant step towards boosting self-employment and entrepreneurial initiatives under Mission YUVA in Srinagar district. During the meeting, Deputy Director Employment through a PowerPoint presentation highlighted the formation, roles, and responsibilities of BDUs and BHDs, ensuring their effective implementation to support entrepreneurship, financial facilitation, and business development in the district.

All stakeholders actively participated in the deliberations, highlighting their respective roles in strengthening the business support ecosystem at the district and sub-division levels. Besides, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Syed Ahmad Kataria; Chief Planning Officer, Fayaz Ahmad Dar and Deputy Director Employment, Dr Sheeba, the meeting was attended by  Sectoral/ District Officers and all members of SBDUs and BHDs.

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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