JAMMU: To mark International Women's Day, an Entrepreneurship Mela under the flagship 'Mission YUVA' initiative was organised today at the Common Facility Centre Panjgrian in Block Nagrota.

 Multiple stalls were set up by SHGs and allied line departments to showcase locally manufactured products and small business ventures. The departments also disseminated awareness regarding different livelihood generation and self-employment schemes.

Member Legislative Assembly Nagrota, Devyani Rana, attended the event as the Chief Guest. The MLA inspected the stalls and interacted with the SHG members and local entrepreneurs. She appreciated their efforts in establishing local enterprises .

Additionally, officials from the District Employment & Counselling Centre Jammu briefed the participants about the core objectives of Mission YUVA. They sensitised the attendees regarding the institutional support and opportunities available for starting new business ventures.

The event concluded with an emphasis on maximising the participation of youth and women in entrepreneurial activities to achieve the goal of self-reliance and grassroots economic development.

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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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