SHOPIAN: A Women Entrepreneurship and Self-Help Group (SHG) Mela under Mission YUVA was today organised by the District Employment and Counselling Centre (DE&CC), Shopian at Government Degree College (GDC), Shopian.

The objective of the Mela was to promote awareness about Mission YUVA among SHGs of the district by sensitising them through awareness sessions, enterprise showcasing, mentoring and on-ground application support.

The programme commenced with a welcome address by the Employment Officer, DE&CC Shopian, who briefed the participants and SHG members about the benefits of the Mission YUVA App and its associated schemes. He highlighted the role of Mission YUVA in providing access to skill development opportunities, financial assistance and employment-related information.

While addressing the gathering, the Employment Officer stated that in today’s dynamic economic landscape, entrepreneurship is no longer just an option but a necessity. He emphasised that Mission YUVA aims to empower youth especially women by enabling them to become job creators rather than job seekers.

More than 250 SHG members from across District Shopian participated in the event. Faculty members and resource persons from concerned institutions conducted training and mentoring sessions, while YUVA Doots actively facilitated awareness and on-ground application support. The event concluded with a felicitation ceremony, during which best-performing SHGs were awarded mementos in recognition of their efforts and achievements.

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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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