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ANANTNAG:  District Employment and Counselling Centre (DECC), Anantnag, in collaboration with the district administration, organized the first-ever Potential Entrepreneurship Mela under the flagship Mission YUVA initiative today at Town Hall, Anantnag. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from aspiring entrepreneurs, government departments, and youth representatives from across the district.

The Mela was attended by the Chief Planning Officer (CPO) Anantnag, who lauded the initiative and emphasized the importance of harnessing youth potential for socio-economic development. CPO also inspected various departmental stalls and interacted with representatives and beneficiaries, appreciating their efforts in disseminating scheme-related information to the youth.

CPO delivered a PowerPoint presentation, highlighting modern methods of apple packing and marketing to enhance agricultural productivity and profitability. Multiple government departments including those from the agriculture and allied sectors, Khadi and Village Industries Board (KVIB), and the District Industries Centre (DIC) Anantnag had set up informative stalls. These stalls showcased various centrally sponsored schemes, skill development initiatives, and self-employment opportunities available for the youth.

Departmental representatives spoke at length about the scope for youth involvement in government initiatives and shared inspiring success stories of local entrepreneurs who have carved a niche for themselves with the support of these schemes.

On the occasion, Yuva Doots from different areas of the district actively participated, showcasing their entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to community engagement. Yuva Doots shared their personal journeys of transformation from job seekers to job creators crediting the awareness campaigns and guidance provided by the Employment and Counselling Centre and allied departments for helping them navigate their paths.

At the conclusion of the event, Agriculture department’s stall along with several successful entrepreneurs, were felicitated with mementos in recognition of their outstanding contributions.

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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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