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BANDIPORA: Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib, today chaired a meeting of the District Level Implementation Committee (DLIC) at the Mini Secretariat to review and approve cases under Mission YUVA. During the meeting, 98 cases were placed before the Committee for consideration. After detailed scrutiny, 74 cases were approved, while the remaining cases were returned to the respective departments for further verification and submission of complete feasibility reports.

The meeting also took a comprehensive review of the district’s overall progress under Mission YUVA, including the status of cases recommended to banks, sanctioned, disbursed and rejected, to assess the programme’s implementation at the grassroots level. The Deputy Commissioner directed the concerned officers to ensure rigorous verification of all cases to uphold transparency and accountability in the approval process. She reiterated the instructions of the Chief Secretary, underscoring the need to prioritise rehabilitated youth and victims of terror under Mission YUVA to enable sustainable livelihood generation.

On the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner directed the bank authorities to analyse all rejected cases along with the reasons for rejection and to ensure timely resolution wherever feasible. The meeting was attended by officers from DIC Bandipora, DSWO Bandipora, ARTO Bandipora, PCB Bandipora, JKEDI Bandipora and other concerned officers.

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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Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here