UDHAMPUR: An Orientation-cum-Training Programme for Yuva Doots was today organized under Mission YUVA here in Conference Hall DC Office Complex. The session, chaired by Additional District Development Commissioner Rajinder Singh, was aimed at sensitizing the Yuva Doots about their role and responsibilities under Mission YUVA, an ambitious initiative to promote entrepreneurship and self-employment among the youth of Jammu and Kashmir.

Speaking on the occasion, the ADDC emphasized the importance of strategic planning and active coordination among all stakeholders to nurture and cultivate an entrepreneurial spirit among the youth. He encouraged the Yuva Doots to act as effective communicators and facilitators between the administration and young aspiring entrepreneurs at the grassroots level. He highlighted the pivotal role that Yuva Doots can play in identifying potential entrepreneurs, spreading awareness about various self-employment schemes, and assisting them in availing benefits under Mission YUVA.

Earlier, Assistant Director Employment Priyanka Gupta delivered an insightful presentation on various components of Mission YUVA, explaining its objectives, expected outcomes and key features such as interest subvention schemes, the Open Network for Digital Commerce one-stop e-commerce marketing platform, District Level Small Business Development Units and Sub-Divisional level Business Help Desks. She elaborated on how these initiatives are designed to provide a robust ecosystem to budding entrepreneurs and create sustainable livelihood opportunities.

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