KISHTWAR: The progress under Mission Yuva and the implementation of ongoing Udyam Jagriti 4.0 campaign in Kishtwar District was reviewed today at meeting chaired by Additional Deputy Commissioner Pawan Kotwal and attended by SBDU Members and BHD heads, resource persons from Government Degree Colleges, Polytechnic College, and ITI   along with BPMs from NRLM.

The ADC reviewed the coverage under Udyam Jagriti 4.0 campaign and directed the resource persons to reach out to each student of their respective institutions by next week. The campaign aims to motivate students towards self-employment and raise awareness about the government schemes promoting entrepreneurship and youth empowerment.

The ADC also reviewed the performance of NRLM and instructed the BPMs to rope in each woman associated with Self-Help Groups (SHGs). He highlighted that women’s participation is a key component of Mission Yuva and is essential for building a strong local entrepreneurial ecosystem.

While reviewing the pendency of cases at the bank level, the ADC directed the concerned bank officials to monitor the sanctioning and disbursement processes regularly and ensure that all approved cases are finalized without delay. He further took stock of the verification status of business project proposals at the BHD level. He directed the ACR and all SDMs to fast-track the verification process, enabling timely processing at the SBDU level and subsequent DLIC approvals.

The meeting was attended by ACR Kishtwar, Mohd Idrees Lone; SDM Paddar, Dr. Amit Bhagat; SDM Chatroo, Nayeem-ul-Rehman; AD Employment, Shafqat Keen; officers from the Employment Department; representatives from NRLM and other concerned officials.

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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