SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg on Friday convened a review meeting to assess the progress of Mission Yuva across the Kashmir Division. The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioners, the MD Mission Yuva J&K, representatives of J&K Bank, and other concerned officers.

At the beginning, the Director Mission Yuva presented a detailed briefing on the initiative’s objectives. He explained that Mission Yuva aims to transform J&K into a vibrant centre for entrepreneurship and sustainable employment.

The presentation covered major components of the mission, including mass employment generation through enterprise creation, development of a broad business support ecosystem, strengthening existing enterprises to enhance SGDP, and building a dynamic startup and innovation culture.

 He also highlighted the 4Cs framework including Culture, Capital, Capacity, and Connectivity, the ongoing grassroots awareness campaign, and the features of the Mission Yuva App and Portal.

During the review, the Divisional Commissioner directed officials to revise the motivator selection process at the district level to ensure that only capable and committed individuals are chosen. He also urged Deputy Commissioners to follow up with banks for timely disposal of SBDUS applications approved by the DLICs.

Emphasizing the need to reduce pendency, he called for proper handholding of applicants so that bottlenecks can be addressed and implementation can move forward smoothly.

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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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