POONCH: Deputy Commissioner Poonch Vikas Kundal today chaired a meeting with the members of the SBDH and BHD committees to discuss their role and responsibilities in the context of the Mission YUVA project. A comprehensive and detailed presentation was shared with the members, outlining the specific roles and duties of each member.

The Deputy Commissioner guided the committee members through a detailed PPT, ensuring that everyone clearly understands his individual responsibilities. The personalized approach helped to clarify expectations and facilitated a deeper understanding of the tasks at hand. “A clear comprehension of responsibilities will ensure a smooth and efficient execution of the Mission YUVA project,” he added.

Furthermore, the Deputy Commissioner directed that each Yuva Doot will be provided identity cards after filling all the details of their selection as per the Yuva Doot Document. “Each of them will be allotted a panchayat, ensuring that the next steps can be taken as per the project.

Participants included Officers from RDD Agriculture, Labour & Employment, Banks, NABARD, NRLM, JKEDI, ITI, the institutional heads of Government Degree Colleges Mandher, Poonch, Surankote, besides CEO. In addition, Block development officers, who joined virtually, were directed by the DC to identify the names of employees who had previously worked well in the baseline survey for the appointment as Yuva Doots.

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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