JAMMU/ SRINAGAR: In a significant move, a transformative panchayat level awareness campaign titled ‘Udyam Jagriti’ has been launched  under the ambitious Mission YUVA to ignite entrepreneurial spirit and empower communities across Jammu and Kashmir. On the inaugural day, a series of events were successfully conducted across all 20 districts at the district level led by respective Deputy Commissioners/district officials/ADs/DDs of employment department. Similarly, these events were held across 285 blocks covering 900 panchayats led by respective Block Development Officers of the Union Territory.

The campaign witnessed enthusiastic participation from local communities, where attendees were introduced to the core objectives of Mission Yuva, the significance of entrepreneurship and inspiring success stories of entrepreneurs from Jammu and Kashmir. A total of 10 thousand people participated in the mega awareness campaign across the UT. Around 1,000 youth registered on the first day itself on Youth Skill and Entrepreneurship App, showing a keen interest on the aims and objectives of the Mission.

Through Udyam Jagriti, the campaign aims to foster innovation and self-reliance by highlighting the power of entrepreneurship as a catalyst for economic growth and social change. The initiative seeks to connect grassroots communities with resources, networks and opportunities essential for starting and sustaining businesses. In the coming two months, Udyam Jagriti will extend its reach to all 4291 panchayats of Jammu and Kashmir, ensuring widespread awareness and participation at the village level.

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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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