REASI: District Development Commissioner Reasi Vishesh Mahajan today led a comprehensive meeting aimed at expediting decisions on cases related to self-employment schemes and the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP). The discussion focused on the swift approval of pending cases to foster economic growth through local businesses and entrepreneurship.

A detailed review of the applications submitted for various self-employment schemes was conducted. The DDC also interviewed the Applicants under various schemes. These schemes are vital for encouraging individuals, particularly the youth and unemployed, to take up entrepreneurial ventures.

The DDC stressed the importance of facilitating financial assistance to eligible applicants in a timely manner, allowing them to establish and expand their businesses. By removing bottlenecks and expediting approvals, the district administration aims to create more employment opportunities and boost local economic activities.

In addition to reviewing self-employment cases, the DDC also highlighted the need for innovations especially in the Priority sector like Renewable energy, agro technology. The DDC urged officials to align self-employment initiatives with the broader objectives of HADP, ensuring that the benefits of these programs are extended to disadvantaged groups, rural areas and the district's most vulnerable populations.

The DDC also emphasized transparency and accountability in the selection and approval processes, calling on the officers to ensure that genuine candidates receive the benefits without delays. Meeting was attended by ADDC Sukhdev Samyal, ACD Pardeep Kumar, AD Handicraft Ujwal Sambyal, AD employment Annie Vaid, Deputy Registrar Bhawani Attri , CAO, DSHO and other officials.

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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.

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