RAJOURI: To empower youth and promote self-employment, a Panchayat-level awareness program on Mission YUVA initiative was today organized at Panchayat Ghar Kotedhara by the District Employment & Counselling Centre (DE&CC) here under the directions of Deputy Commissioner Abhishek Sharma.

The program witnessed enthusiastic participation from unemployed youth and aspiring entrepreneurs of Kotedhara and adjoining Panchayats. The initiative is part of Mission YUVA, a flagship program of the Government of Jammu & Kashmir focused on fostering entrepreneurial culture, skill development, and providing financial support to the youth for gaining livelihood.

Deputy Director DE&CC Mohammad Nawaz delivered a comprehensive briefing on the salient features of Mission YUVA, including eligibility criteria and the application process. A live demonstration of the Mission YUVA mobile app and online portal was also conducted to facilitate easier understanding of the application function.

The event saw active involvement of local stakeholders including youth, PRI members, and community leaders, reaffirming the community’s commitment to youth empowerment. The program also served as a platform to promote inter-departmental coordination for supporting youth-centric schemes.

Representatives from SBDU/BHD, along with officers from Agriculture, RDD, NRLM, and banking institutions, were also present and shared insights on available resources and schemes to support entrepreneurial ventures. The awareness drive is part of the larger mission to create sustainable livelihood opportunities for the youth and contribute to the district's socio-economic development.

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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