REASI: District Employment and Counselling Centre, in collaboration with the District Administration Reasi, today organized a one-day Potential Entrepreneurship-cum-Awareness Mela under Mission YUVA Tote Block Bhomag Reasi. The mela was aimed at generating awareness among youth about various self-employment opportunities available under different government-sponsored entrepreneurship development programmes and motivating them to avail advantage of the support mechanisms provided under Mission YUVA.

At the outset, Assistant Director Employment, Sanjay Bhat delivered a detailed presentation on Mission YUVA, outlining its objectives, key features, eligibility criteria and facilitation support available to prospective entrepreneurs.

Officers and officials of stakeholder departments attended the programme and highlighted the schemes available for economic upliftment and employment generation in the UT.

The speakers appreciated the enthusiastic participation of the youth and emphasized the importance of such outreach programmes in fostering an entrepreneurial ecosystem at the grassroots level. They stated that Mission YUVA is a transformative initiative aimed at nurturing entrepreneurial talent, generating sustainable employment opportunities and promoting self-reliance among the younger generation.

Experts from the stakeholder departments sensitized the participants about various schemes under Mission YUVA, including the registration process, financial assistance, handholding support and other benefits.

The programme also featured interaction sessions wherein successful entrepreneurs shared their experiences and highlighted the positive impact of government initiatives on their ventures, inspiring aspiring youth to pursue self-employment as a viable career option. A large number of youth and local residents attended the mela.

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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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