KISHTWAR: A review meeting to assess the implementation and progress of Mission YUVA in the district was convened today under the chairmanship of Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Pawan Kotwal.

The meeting was attended by   General Manager District Industries Centre, Dr. Rishi Sharma; ACR, Idrees Lone; SDMs of Paddar, Marwah, and Chatroo,  besides all other members of Small Business Development Units (SBDUs) and Business Help Desks (BHDs).

At the outset, the ADC reviewed the functioning of the SBDUs and BHDs, emphasizing the need to expedite the implementation process. He directed concerned officers to activate YUVA Doots and set clear targets for them to ensure timely results.

Yuva Doots are responsible for identifying potential entrepreneurs, raising awareness about self-employment schemes and assisting them in accessing benefits under Mission YUVA.  

Highlighting the importance of grassroots outreach, the ADC instructed departments to conduct awareness programs at the Panchayat level to inform youth about opportunities under Mission YUVA.

Stressing on adopting a proactive and coordinated approach, the ADC urged stakeholders to work collectively to maximize youth participation and promote sustainable employment through entrepreneurship under the Mission YUVA initiative.

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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