• DC Ramban felicitates winners, participants

RAMBAN: The two-day “Pan-UT Udyam YUVA Fest” organised under Mission YUVA concluded successfully at Government Polytechnic College (GPC) Chanderkote today. Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Alyas Khan felicitated the outstanding performers and participants, lauding their talent, creativity and entrepreneurial spirit.

The programme, jointly organized by GPC Chanderkote and the District Employment & Counselling Centre Ramban, commenced with lamp lighting by dignitaries followed by Saraswati Vandana, invoking the blessings of Goddess Saraswati for knowledge and wisdom.

Addressing the gathering, the Deputy Commissioner said that platforms like Udyam YUVA Fest facilitate students with exposure, skills and confidence to innovate and lead. He encouraged participants to convert their ideas into action and contribute to building a self-reliant India. He also appreciated the College and Mission YUVA team of District Ramban for empowering young minds through such initiatives.

The two-day festival featured diverse competitions and activities aimed at nurturing creativity and innovation. Quiz (online), essay writing, painting and speech competitions held on 26th September witnessed enthusiastic participation. Winners were felicitated with cash prizes of ₹5,000, ₹3,000 and ₹2,000 along with certificates for first, second and third positions respectively.

Besides competitions, the fest hosted entrepreneurial showcases where successful local entrepreneurs shared their experiences, career counselling and awareness sessions, and live skill demonstrations by students on live projects and electrical hardware. Certificates were also distributed to beneficiaries who successfully completed capacity-building training under hybrid mode.

The Principal GPC Er. Vivek Mahajan extended gratitude to the Deputy Commissioner, District Administration, faculty and students for their support in making the event a grand success. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Superintendent ITI Ramban Parvez Iqbal, who emphasized the immense potential of youth in shaping a progressive and self-reliant Jammu & Kashmir.

Later, the Deputy Commissioner also distributed certificates among the   seven young entrepreneurs who successfully completed their 10-day training in hybrid mode   under Mission YUVA. The initiative, aimed at enhancing youth skills and fostering entrepreneurship, combined online and offline learning modes to provide participants with practical knowledge and hands-on experience.

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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.

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