KUPWARA: In a remarkable step towards empowering youth and promoting self-employment, district administration Kupwara today organized a formal disbursement event under Mission YUVA in the meeting hall of DC Office Kupwara. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan, handed over 50 sanction letters amounting to Rs.3 crores to eligible beneficiaries, marking a significant milestone in the district’s youth empowerment journey.

The event was graced by the presence of ADDC Kupwara, Mufti Fareed ud Din; Cluster Head  JK bank, Abdul Majid Bhat and  LDM, Tariq Ahmad Jan, who reaffirmed institutional support to nurture local entrepreneurship and economic self-reliance among the youth.

Speaking on the occasion, DC lauded the beneficiaries and urged them to utilize the opportunity with commitment and innovation. She highlighted the administration's unwavering resolve to transform youth into job creators under Mission YUVA, a flagship initiative designed to channelize the potential of young minds into productive enterprises.

The event concluded with an assurance of continued handholding, capacity building, and convergence of resources for sustainable livelihood promotion across the district.

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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