UDHAMPUR: Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Saloni Rai convened a meeting with Small Business Development Units (SBDU) and Business Help Desk (BHD) members to discuss their strategic role and responsibilities in implementing the Institutional business support mechanism under the Mission Yuva project to leverage self-employment potential in the district.

At the outset, Priyanka Gupta, AD Employment delivered a detailed PowerPoint presentation, elaborating on the specific roles and responsibilities assigned to each Committee member. Stress was laid on creating a dependable system to support potential entrepreneurs, create new jobs and micro-enterprises and drive economic growth by creating self-employment opportunities.

The DC informed the participants that a Committee has been constituted to oversee the successful implementation of the project, ensuring that all stakeholders clearly understand their individual responsibilities. She emphasized that every member must have a clear understanding of their individual responsibilities to enhance coordination, improve efficiency and ensure smooth execution of the Yuva project in the District. The DC added that each Yuva Doot will be identified only after completing the necessary selection formalities as per the Yuva Doot Document.

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