• ADC urges Youth to turn ambition into enterprise

BARAMULLA: In a major push towards youth empowerment and economic self-reliance, district administration Baramulla, through the District Employment & Counselling Centre (DE&CC), in collaboration with Government Polytechnic College Baramulla, organized a one-day capacity building programme (CBP) under the Mission YUVA initiative.

The event, aimed at nurturing entrepreneurial skills among young aspirants, was inaugurated by Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Baramulla, Altaf Hussain Mosvi. The programme witnessed the presence of the Principal Government Polytechnic College Baramulla, Assistant Director Employment Baramulla, Principal ITI Baramulla, faculty from the Skill Development department, CIIIT representatives, and officials from DE&CC.

In his address, ADC Baramulla encouraged the youth to embrace entrepreneurship as a driver of socio-economic growth. “We need bold, skilled, and visionary entrepreneurs to shape our economic future. Mission YUVA is the bridge between youthful ambition and sustainable enterprise,” he said. Focusing on hands-on learning, the sessions introduced participants to essential tools like Canva, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and the Mission YUVA mobile application. The training emphasized practical skill development, entrepreneurial awareness, and technology-based business opportunities.

Adding a real-world dimension, local entrepreneurs showcased their ventures through stalls, offering students valuable exposure to business ideas and operations. These exhibits demonstrated grassroots innovation and inspired participants to consider entrepreneurship as a tangible and rewarding path. A special session led by DE&CC officials highlighted the mission, structure, and opportunities under Mission YUVA, including various government schemes and resources available to support startups and youth-led enterprises.

To acknowledge their efforts, students who completed short-term skill development courses via the Mission YUVA app were awarded participation and appreciation certificates. Additionally, mementoes were presented to entrepreneurs with the most creative and impactful stalls.

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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