UDHAMPUR: To promote self-employment and entrepreneurship among the youth, the District Employment and Counseling Centre, in collaboration with District Administration Udhampur organized a one-day Potential entrepreneurship-cum-awareness mela under Mission YUVA, here today. The initiative aimed to inform and motivate local youth to explore and avail the self-employment opportunities offered through different government-sponsored entrepreneurship development programs.

At the outset, Assistant Director Employment Priyanka Gupta delivered a detailed briefing on the Mission YUVA, highlighting its objectives, features and the support mechanism available for aspiring entrepreneurs. The event was attended by DDC Chairperson Lal Chand, Member Legislative Assembly Udhampur West, Pawan Kumar Gupta, Deputy Commissioner Saloni Rai, Additional District Development Commissioner Rajinder Singh and other officers.

A large number of aspiring youth and locals attended the mela reflecting the rising interest in entrepreneurship among the masses.  Addressing the participants, the DCC chairman and MLAs appreciated the enthusiasm of the youth and underscored the significance of such awareness events. They reiterated that Mission YUVA is a transformative initiative aimed at nurturing entrepreneurial skills, creating meaningful employment opportunities, and fostering self-reliance among the younger generation.

The experts from the stakeholder departments said that the primary aim of the mela was to sensitize youth, aspiring entrepreneurs and stakeholders about the Mission YUVA schemes, including the registration process and key benefits.  Some entrepreneurs shared their success stories and  highlighted the tangible impact of the government initiatives on the ground, inspiring others to follow the path of self-employment.

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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.

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