DODA:  Deputy Commissioner Harvinder Singh today chaired a meeting of the District Level Implementation Committee (DLIC) for Mission YUVA- a transformative initiative of Jammu and Kashmir Government to foster entrepreneurship at grassroots level  During the deliberations, the Committee scrutinized and approved 157 new cases were, thereby catapulting the total number of approved cases to 398 — a significant milestone reflecting the district’s proactive engagement in youth empowerment through sustainable self-employment.

Speaking at the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner highlighted that Mission YUVA stands as a transformative initiative, designed not merely to foster entrepreneurship but also to channel the untapped potential of the District's youth into viable, productive avenues of livelihood.  He reiterated the District administration shall continue to extend unwavering support in the form of capacity building, mentorship, hand holding assistance, and structured follow-ups to ensure seamless implementation and long-term viability of the approved projects.

Deputy Director Employment Rafiq Ahmad Jaral, while briefing the meeting, said that the youth of the district have responded with great enthusiasm to Mission YUVA, viewing it as a beacon of hope in an economy primarily dependent on agriculture and the service sector. He acknowledged that with the strategic implementation of Mission YUVA, a constellation of opportunities has emerged for the unemployed populace, significantly altering the employment dynamics of the District.

He further assured the chair that the officials of the Employment Department are endeavouring to prepare viable Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) and provide continuous assistance to the aspiring entrepreneurs. The meeting concluded on a resolute note, with all stakeholders collectively pledging to uphold the vision of Mission YUVA and to persist in their efforts to cultivate a self-reliant, industrious, and entrepreneurially vibrant youth demographic in District Doda.

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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