• Says initiative aimed to foster entrepreneurship culture at grassroot level, create job providers rather job seekers

SRINAGAR:- In order to spread awareness about Mission YUVA programme to promote entrepreneurship at grassroot level, an awareness programme was held here at Harwan Block of Srinagar District. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar Dr Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat presided over the awareness programme organised by District Employment Office in collaboration with District Administration Srinagar.

Besides, members of District Development Council Srinagar including Ali Mohammad, Shabir Ahmad, Mohammad Shaban and Shaista Jan, the awareness programme witnessed overwhelming participation of local youth.

Addressing the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner highlighted the objectives of the Mission YUVA. He said initiative had been launched by the government for creating new micro-enterprises, expanding existing ones & collectives, and promoting new enterprises based on innovative ideas in J&K with a view to create sustainable employment opportunities at grassroot level.

He added that the strategy is to build an ecosystem for developing entrepreneurial culture, facilitate capacity building, and provide opportunities to create job providers rather job seekers. The DC also highlighted the importance of Mission Yuva in equipping young minds with essential skills and opportunities through door to door survey for enhancing self-employment opportunities.

He urged the youth to adopt a proactive approach and take benefit from different self-employment schemes. During the programme, experts elaborated on various aspects of Mission YUVA including 4C’s including Culture, Capital, Capacity and Connectivity. During the programme,  a short video film was presented regarding the Mission YUVA.

 The Awareness programme was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Syed Ahmad Kataria, Chief Planning Officer, Fayaz Ahmad Dar, Assistant Commissioner Development, Syed Farooq Ahmad, Chief Agriculture Officer, Manohar Lal, Chief Animal Husbandry Officer, Dr Abass, LDM, Nilofar Jan, BMO, Hazratbal, Dr Farah, BDO Harwan, Arif Ahmad and other senior Officer of various line Departments.

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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.

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