RAJOURI: The District Level Implementation Committee (DLIC) under Mission YUVA was held today in Rajouri. The meeting was chaired by the District Development Commissioner Rajouri, Abhishek Sharma. The meeting aimed to review and approve applications received under the Mission YUVA initiative, designed to foster youth entrepreneurship and self-employment.

A total of 31 applications, verified by the SBDU, were presented for consideration. Following a comprehensive evaluation based on eligibility, business viability, and the applicants' socio-economic background, all applications secrutinised for financial assistance and handholding support under the Mission YUVA framework. After thorough verification of documents/DPRs etc, 21 cases were approved by the DLIC.

Addressing the committee, the Deputy Commissioner emphasized the vital role of self-employment in empowering youth, instructing all departments to ensure timely fund disbursement, robust monitoring, and dedicated mentoring to guarantee the sustainability of the supported ventures.

During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner underscored the importance of expanding outreach activities, organizing awareness camps, and conducting mobile registration drives to ensure the benefits of Mission YUVA reach every eligible youth in the district. “Mission YUVA is not just a scheme—it’s a movement to promote innovation, self-reliance and employment generation,” he stated, reaffirming the administration’s commitment to continuous support and monitoring.

The meeting was attended by key officials including the Additional Deputy Commissioner, Deputy Director Employment, Functional Manager DIC, Lead District Manager, DDM NABARD and District Nodal Officer JKEDI.

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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