KISHTWAR: The first meeting of the District Level Implementation Committee (DLIC) for the Mission YUVA initiative was held today here under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner   Rajesh Kumar Shavan. The meeting was convened to review and approve applications received under the Mission YUVA scheme and assess the progress of cases forwarded by the Small Business Development Units (SBDUs) and Business Help Desks (BHDs).

A total of 25 applications, duly verified by the SBDU were presented before the DLIC for consideration. Each case was thoroughly scrutinized assessing the project viability, besides eligibility and socio-economic background of the applicants. The committee unanimously approved all 25 applications for financial assistance and necessary handholding support under the Mission YUVA.

The Deputy Commissioner emphasized the crucial role of youth in the economic development and the need to empower them through Mission YUVA. He directed the District Nodal Officer JKEDI and Functional Manager DIC to expedite the formulation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) so that applications received through SBDUs can be promptly verified and placed before the DLIC for timely approval.

He also directed the banks to expedite disbursement of financial assistance for sanctioned projects and maintain close monitoring to ensure the long-term success of the ventures. The meeting was attended by Additional District Development Commissioner Kishtwar, Pawan Kotwal, GM DIC Rishi Sharma, AD Employment/FCS&CA Kishtwar, Shafqat Ali Keen DSWO Kishtwar, Zubair Ahmed, DDM NABARD, LDM Kishtwar, Manager J&K Bank Cluster Office, Representative District Nodal Officer JKEDI and other concerned officers.

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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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