POONCH: The District Level Implementation Committee (DLIC) for the Mission YUVA initiative met here today under the chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner Vikas Kundal. The meeting was held with the objective to scrutinise and approve self-employment proposals submitted by young entrepreneurs from across the district under the Mission YUVA scheme.

The Committee examined the Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) submitted by prospective beneficiaries. After thorough deliberation, all 123 cases were approved, paving the way for release of financial assistance in favour of  these young individuals to enable them to  establish sustainable income-generating units.

 The meeting was attended by all members of the Sub-District Business Development Units (SBDUs), including Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Pankaj Mangotra. The presence of senior officials and their valuable inputs played a key role in the transparent assessment and timely approval of these cases.

Mission YUVA, a flagship programme, focuses on providing the youth of Jammu & Kashmir with opportunities to develop viable business ventures by offering necessary financial and technical support. The initiative not only aims to reduce unemployment but also to stimulate local economic growth by harnessing the entrepreneurial potential of young people.

The District Administration Poonch reiterated its commitment to extend every possible assistance to the beneficiaries so that they can successfully implement their projects and contribute to the socio-economic development of the district.

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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