RAMBAN: A review meeting and post-sanction event under Mission YUVA was held here today under the chairmanship of Special Secretary Labour and Employment Department, Pawan Kumar Parihar.

The Special Secretary conducted a detailed review of the progress of Mission YUVA through the Single Business Development Unit (SBDU). He directed the concerned officers and field functionaries to strengthen outreach at the Panchayat level, with special emphasis on promoting and supporting female entrepreneurship across the district.

The participating banks were instructed to expedite the clearance of pending cases and ensure timely disbursement of sanctioned financial assistance to beneficiaries. Eight sanction letters were issued to Mission YUVA beneficiaries. Earlier Assistant Director Employment, Amit Kumar presented a detailed overview of Mission YUVA progress and district-wise performance figures.

Later, the Special Secretary interacted with candidates undergoing capacity-building training at Government Polytechnic College Chanderkot. He also visited the units of the beneficiaries to review on-ground challenges being faced by them in the process of establishing the business and operational phase. He assured necessary support for sustainable entrepreneurship.

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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