In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family

BUDGAM: The District Level Implementation Committee (DLIC), Budgam, under the chairmanship of District Development Commissioner (DDC) Budgam, Athar Aamir Khan, reviewed and approved 230 applications duly verified by the Small Business Development Unit (SBDU) under the Mission YUVA (Yuva Udyamita Vikas Abhiyan) scheme.

The meeting was convened to examine and approve applications submitted by young aspiring entrepreneurs under Mission YUVA, a flagship initiative aimed at promoting entrepreneurship among youth by extending financial assistance, handholding and capacity-building support for establishing and sustaining viable business ventures.

During the meeting, the committee thoroughly examined the applications and approved all 230 cases that had been duly verified by the SBDU, paving the way for eligible beneficiaries to avail the benefits available under the scheme.

The initiative is aimed at encouraging young people to pursue self-employment and entrepreneurship, thereby creating sustainable livelihood opportunities and contributing to local economic growth and employment generation in the district.

Speaking on the occasion, the Chair emphasized the importance of Mission YUVA in fostering entrepreneurship and generating sustainable employment opportunities for the youth. He stressed for timely processing of cases and coordinated efforts among all stakeholder departments to ensure effective implementation of the scheme at the grassroots level.

The meeting was attended by the GM DIC Budgam, JD Planning Budgam, Deputy Director Employment, Budgam, District Social Welfare Officer, Budgam; District Nodal Officer, JKEDI; and Lead District Manager (LDM), besides other concerned officials.

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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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