UDHAMPUR: Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Saloni Rai, today handed over sanction letters to beneficiaries under the Mission YUVA scheme here at a brief function held in the Conference Hall, DC Office Complex. The event was attended by Additional District Development Commissioner, Rajinder Singh, General Manager JK Bank, Tariq Ali, DGM, Lalit Parkash and AGM, Naresh Kumar.

While interacting with the beneficiaries, the DC congratulated them and informed them about various welfare schemes launched by the Government aimed at supporting unemployed youth. She emphasized that Mission YUVA is not merely a financial assistance programme, but a movement to promote self-reliance and entrepreneurship among the youth.

The DC urged the beneficiaries to utilize the financial assistance judiciously and work towards establishing sustainable and dignified livelihoods. Appreciating the coordinated efforts of J&K Bank in processing and facilitating cases under the scheme, she stressed the need to expedite the disbursal of financial assistance in a smooth and hassle-free manner.

The beneficiaries expressed their gratitude to the government for launching the Mission YUVA initiative, which provides financial assistance and continuous handholding support for setting up their own business ventures.

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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