ANANTNAG: A day-long training-cum-orientation program under Mission YUVA was today held for YUVA DOOTs at Dak Bunglow Khanabal, Anantnag, The training aimed at enhancing the capacity and effectiveness of YUVA DOOTs in promoting entrepreneurship and self-employment at the grassroots level.

The event was presided over by the Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Anantnag, Sandeep Singh Bali. In his address, Bali emphasized the importance of youth empowerment and their role in driving sustainable development through entrepreneurship.

He motivated the DOOTs to become catalysts of change, and assured them of comprehensive administrative support in tackling any field-level challenges and stressed the importance of community engagement in fostering a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem. Assistant Director (AD) Employment Anantnag encouraged the YUVA DOOTs to work with zeal and dedication in achieving their outreach and support targets under the mission.

Resource persons from various departments including the Nodal Officer, JKEDI, Lead District Manager (LDM) Anantnag, Employment Officer DE&CC Anantnag, and Career Counselling Officer DE&CC Anantnag, delivered sector-specific presentations. They also demonstrated the features and usage of the Mission YUVA app/portal, equipping the participants with practical know-how. The interactive sessions facilitated meaningful dialogue, enabling participants to seek clarifications and share insights. 

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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Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here