• Approves 67 fresh loan assistance cases

SAMBA: District Development Commissioner (DDC) Samba Ayushi Sudan today reviewed the progress and implementation of Mission YUVA programme in the district. At the outset, the DDC approved 67 new cases for sponsorship to different bank branches. While reviewing the Mission YUVA initiative, she emphasized the need to identify at least three trainers from each Government Degree College and University to strengthen the training ecosystem.

The Assistant Director Employment, Samba was directed to organize training programmes for Cluster Coordinators and Data Entry Operators under NRLM and to establish a Model SBDU structure within one month as per the approved norms. Further, Degree Colleges were instructed to create awareness among the youth and college students regarding YUVA App installation and registration for various employment opportunities under Mission YUVA.

She also directed the Cluster Head, J&K Bank, to minimize the gap between the sanctioned and disbursed cases and to ensure timely sanctioning of all pending cases. The DDC emphasized enterprise registration and uploading of vacancies by employers on the YUVA portal.

Highlighting the important role of YUVA Doots in the implementation of the programme, she directed them to publicize advertisements for SBDU/Motivators/Trainers for hybrid training courses to ensure maximum application registrations. They were also instructed to accelerate registration of applications for loan cases under Mission YUVA.

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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