KISHTWAR: The Business Help Desk (BHD) Committee meeting was convened today to review and facilitate the progress of applications submitted under the Mission YUVA initiative.

Chaired by Assistant Commissioner Revenue (Chairman BHD) Idrees Lone, the meeting was attended by 90 applicants from MC Kishtwar, Block Bounjwah, Block Drabshalla, Block Palmar, Block Thakrie, Block Trigam and Block Nagseni. They have applied for establishing their own business ventures by availing Mission YUVA schemes.

The applicants were counselled regarding their proposed business ideas and were provided detailed guidance on the preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs). To ensure the smooth and timely processing of the applications, the DPR forms were also filled on the spot with the assistance of the concerned officials, enabling the applicants to complete the necessary formalities without delay.

The primary objective of the meeting was to streamline the application process. The Committee members, including representatives from Agriculture, NRLM and J&K Bank were directed to guide the candidates to complete the Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) at the earliest. The meeting was attended by EO (Employment) Kishtwar Vinod Kumar besides other Officials from Agriculture Department, NRLM and JK Bank.

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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