KUPWARA: In a concerted effort to promote youth entrepreneurship and self-employment, District Level Implementation Committee (DLIC) Kupwara, under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan today approved 26 cases under the Mission YUVA (Yuva Udyamita Vikas Abhiyan) scheme.

The meeting was held at the Mini Meeting Hall of the DC Office, Kupwara, and was convened to evaluate and approve applications received from aspiring entrepreneurs under the Mission YUVA initiative. The scheme is designed to provide financial assistance and capacity-building support to youth for launching and sustaining their entrepreneurial ventures.

During the meeting, concerned officials presented a detailed appraisal of the applications received. After thorough scrutiny and discussion, 26 eligible cases were approved by the Committee for further financial assistance and handholding support.

Speaking on the occasion, DC highlighted the pivotal role of Mission YUVA in enabling local youth to pursue self-employment opportunities and contribute to the economic development of the district. She emphasized the need for effective implementation and directed the District Employment & Counseling Centre Kupwara to ensure wider dissemination of the scheme among eligible youth and encourage greater participation.

The meeting was attended by Additional District Development Commissioner Kupwara, Mufti Fareed ud din; ADC Handwara, Javid Naseem Masoodi; GM DIC, Sameer Jaan; CPO, LDM and other members of the Committee.

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.

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