POONCH: Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Pankaj Magotra chaired a meeting today to review the functioning of Business Help Desks (BHDs) formed under the Mission Yuva initiative. The meeting focused on evaluating the implementation of the mission’s objectives aimed at fostering entrepreneurship and driving economic growth in the district.

On the occasion, the ADDC emphasized the vital role and responsibilities of YUVA Doots and BHDs in ensuring the successful execution of Mission Yuva interventions at the grassroots level. He stressed the importance of engaging potential entrepreneurs identified through the Baseline survey to encourage them to establish enterprises.

The ADDC also set clear targets for the maximum enrollment of potential entrepreneurs under Mission Yuva. He urged members of the BHDs and Yuva Doots to ensure seamless coordination and dedicated support to entrepreneurs, guiding them through the process of setting up and managing their businesses effectively.

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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