KISHTWAR:  A day-long training program for the first batch of YUVA DOOTs was today organized under Mission YUVA here in the Conference Hall of the DDC Office Complex. The event was held in the presence of Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Pawan Kotwal.

The training program was designed to equip YUVA DOOTs—the field-level ambassadors nominated under the Mission—with the knowledge and skills required to support and facilitate the registration process of young entrepreneurs. The sessions covered key aspects such as scheme guidelines, eligibility criteria, and procedural mechanisms involved in on-boarding youth under various components of Mission YUVA.

The ADC emphasized the significance of empowering youth at the grassroots level, highlighting it as a cornerstone for promoting entrepreneurship, self-reliance, and sustainable development. He underscored the transformative potential of Mission YUVA in driving inclusive economic growth and creating opportunities for the region’s aspiring entrepreneurs.

The Resource Persons from stakeholder departments delivered detailed presentations, shedding light on the responsibilities of YUVA DOOTs and sharing strategies for community outreach. These included methods for engaging with potential entrepreneurs identified during the baseline survey and providing them with necessary handholding support.

A live demonstration of the YUVA App was also conducted, enabling participants to gain practical exposure to digital tools for data collection, registration, and real-time status tracking. The program concluded with an interactive Q&A session, further reinforcing the readiness of YUVA DOOTs for on-ground implementation.

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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