BARAMULLA: In a significant step towards fostering youth empowerment, self-reliance, and entrepreneurship in Jammu & Kashmir, district administration Baramulla, under the ambitious Mission YUVA (MY) initiative, today distributed loan sanction letters among 35 young and aspiring entrepreneurs from across the district. The distribution event held at the DC office conference hall was also attended by the LDM Baramulla, Assistant Director Employment, other senior administration and bank officials.

Speaking on the occasion, Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Baramulla congratulated the beneficiaries and lauded the efforts of Mission YUVA for providing a robust platform for the youth of Jammu & Kashmir to transform their entrepreneurial dreams into reality. He urged the beneficiaries to make the most of the opportunity by utilizing the funds judiciously, maintaining transparency in their business practices, and creating employment for others as they grow.

The sanctioned loans, extended through various financial institutions in coordination with the District Employment & Counselling Centre and other line departments, will help the youth kick-start or expand their business ventures. Officers present on the occasion highlighted the importance of the successful implementation of Mission YUVA and urged beneficiaries to utilize the sanctioned loans wisely to build stable and respectable income-generating ventures.

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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