DODA: Special Secretary, Labour & Employment Department Pawan Parihar, during an official visit to District Doda today, reviewed the implementation and progress of Mission YUVA in the District۔ the flagship initiative aims at promoting self-employment in the Union Territory.

The Special Secretary chaired a review meeting attended by Additional District Development Commissioner, Roshan Lal, the Nodal Officer for Mission YUVA along with Additional Deputy Commissioner Bhaderwah, Sunil Bhutyal, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Ashraf Pervaz, SDMs of Assar, Gandoh and Thathri and other concerned district officials.

The meeting focused on assessing the district’s performance, target achievements and overall progress under different components of the Mission۔ He inquired about the establishment of new business units, loan disbursement and employment generation achieved under the Mission.

The District Employment & Counselling Centre (DECC) Officials presented a detailed report stating that 2,595 applications have so far been received under Mission YUVA, out of which 1,493 have been approved by the District Level Implementation Committee (DLIC) and forwarded to banks. Of these, 424 applications were sanctioned and 248   disbursed.

The Special Secretary emphasized the importance of generating public awareness, timely disposal of applications and close inter-departmental coordination to ensure that the benefits of the scheme reach maximum number of unemployed youth. The visit concluded with a call for collective efforts to make District Doda a model of youth empowerment and employment generation under Mission YUVA.

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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