KATHUA: An awareness-cum-registration programme under Mission YUVA was conducted today at Panchayat Ghar Rakh Lachhipur in Block and District Kathua in presence of the Joint Director, Employment, Jammu Paramjit Singh. A large number of local youth attended the programme. They were briefed about the benefits of the Mission YUVA scheme and the features of the Mission YUVA Mobile App.

The participants were also made aware of the skill development courses being offered by the District Employment and Counselling Centre (DE&CC). They were encouraged to register for the Electrician and Solar Panel Technician courses designed to enhance employment opportunities for the youth.

Later, the Joint Director Employment Jammu chaired a review meeting under Mission YUVA at DE&CC Kathua. The meeting was attended by Deputy Director DE&CC Harvinder Singh and all SBDU members along with representatives from various departments including the designated Chartered Accountant. Several key directions were issued during the meeting to ensure the effective implementation of the Mission YUVA scheme.

They stakeholders were asked to ensure timely verification of applications at the SBDU level, setting targets for preparation of Detailed Project Reports by the concerned departments and the Chartered Accountant. The representatives of banks were asked for early sanction and disbursement of loan cases. The DE&CC Kathua was asked to closely monitor and expedite the application verification process at the SBDU level.

The YUVA Doots were asked to proactively engage with the local youth and acquaint them with the process of establishing units under the Mission YUVA scheme. "This will help in avoiding any delays or difficulties during the loan sanctioning process by the banks," they were told. The Joint Director called upon all stakeholders to work in coordination to achieve the objectives of Mission YUVA and to empower the youth of the district through sustainable livelihood opportunities. 

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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