DODA: The District Employment and Counselling Centre Doda on Tuesday organised a Women Entrepreneurship and Self-Help Groups (SHGs) Mela, here under the Mission YUVA. The event was inaugurated by the Deputy Commissioner, Harvinder Singh as the chief guest. Around 650 individuals, including women entrepreneurs and SHG members from across the district participated in the Mela.

Officers from the line departments provided on-the-spot guidance to participants regarding start-up schemes, financial assistance, skill training programmes, credit support and market linkage available under Mission YUVA Framework. Women entrepreneurs and SHG members displayed a wide range of products, including handicrafts, embroidery work, handloom items, garments, processed food items, traditional craft products and other micro-enterprise outputs, reflecting the creativity and entrepreneurial potential of the local women.

Interacting with the participants, the Deputy Commissioner appreciated their efforts and encouraged them to further strengthen and expand their enterprises by availing benefits under Mission YUVA and other allied schemes.

The mela proved to be a significant step towards women empowerment in the district enhancing awareness about entrepreneurship opportunities, boosting confidence among women and reaffirming the district administration’s commitment to supporting women-led enterprises.

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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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