BANDIPORA: To streamline application processing and guide youth toward sustainable self-employment, district administration Bandipora today organised an orientation-cum-interaction programme under Mission YUVA for YUVA DOOTs and aspiring entrepreneurs at the Conference Hall, Mini Secretariat Bandipora. Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Bandipora, Zaffar Husson Shawl, chaired the session and urged the YUVA DOOTs to work with motivation and sincerity while dealing with potential entrepreneurs.

On the occasion, key components of Mission YUVA including classification of enterprises viz. Nano, Small, Medium, and existing business categories like Trading, Services, Manufacturing, and Agro-Allied activities were covered.

During the event, ADC encouraged YUVA DOOTs to replicate the training with the same dedication while engaging with entrepreneurs at the grassroots level. He made it clear that applications will be scrutinized strictly as per laid down norms and guidelines.

The programme marks a vital step in effective implementation of Mission YUVA by strengthening outreach and ensuring informed support to youth entrepreneurs across the district. Among others, the event was attended by YUVA DOOTs, aspiring entrepreneurs, officials from various departments, while YUVA DOOTs from Gurez Sub-Division attended the session virtually.

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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