RAMBAN: The first meeting of the District Level Implementation Committee (DLIC) under the ambitious Mission YUVA initiative was held today in the VC Room of the DC Office Complex, Ramban. The meeting was chaired by District Development Commissioner Ramban, Mohammad Alyas Khan. The agenda of the meeting focused on reviewing the applications received under Mission YUVA blockwise, scrutiny of applications and promoting self-employment among the youth of the district.

During the session, the committee took up 114 applications that had been verified by the Small Business Development Unit (SBDU) Ramban. Following a thorough evaluation process—considering eligibility norms, project viability, and the socio-economic background of the applicants—the committee gave its approval to all 114 cases for further financial support and mentoring under the mission.

Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner, Ramban highlighted the importance of Mission YUVA in empowering local youth and helping them build sustainable livelihoods. He emphasized the need for effective awareness campaigns and to reach out to more eligible youth and encourage their participation in the scheme.

The Deputy Commissioner also instructed the District Nodal Officer, JKEDI and the General Manager (DIC) to speed up the preparation and verification of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) to avoid delays in processing the remaining applications.

Among others present in the meeting were Chief Planning Officer, Dr. Shakeeb Ahmed Rather, General Manager DIC, Ramban, Ravinder Kumar, Assistant Director Employment, Ramban, Niyamatullah Sheikh,  District Nodal Officer, JKEDI; Lead Bank Manager, Ramban; ARTO Ramban; Career Counselling Officer, DECC, Ramban and Project Manager, DIC Ramban.

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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