DODA: The first meeting of the District Level Implementation Committee (DLIC) on Mission YUVA was held here today.  Chaired by District Development Commissioner Harvinder Singh, the meeting was convened to review and approve applications received under the Mission YUVA scheme by Small Business Development Units (SBDU)s and assess the processing of those(Applications) being forwarded by Business Help Desks.

The meeting was attended by ADC, General Manager DIC, DSEO DodaAssistant Director Employment, District Nodal Officer JKEDI, District Development Manager NABARD, and other concerned officers.

A total of 10 cases, verified by SBDU, were placed before the committee for consideration and all were approved for financial assistance and handholding support under Mission YUVA. The Committee conducted detailed scrutiny of each application to verify eligibility, assess business viability and the socio-economic background of the applicants.

Later, a virtual meeting with BHDs headed by ADC Bhaderwah SDMs Gandoh, Thathri Assar, ACR Doda and all Yuva Doots was conducted. The chairman issued necessary instructions urging the stakeholders to reach out to each deserving unemployed youth and guide him properly to avail benefits under the scheme.

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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Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here