GANDERBAL: With an aim to review and accord approval to applications submitted under the Mission YUVA (Yuva Udyamita Vikas Abhiyan) scheme, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore today chaired a meeting of the district level committee (DLC), here.

 During the meeting, a total of 109 cases, verified by SBDUs, were placed before the committee for consideration, and were approved for financial assistance and handholding support under Mission YUVA by the DLC. The committee conducted detailed scrutiny of each application based on eligibility, business viability and the socio-economic background of the applicants.

Addressing the meeting, DC emphasized the importance of promoting self-employment opportunities among local youth, especially those from under privileged and marginalized sections of society.

The DC directed concerned officers to convene weekly BHD meetings, to properly scrutinize applications before forwarding for approval. He also directed Yuva Doots to engage with aspirants at BHD level, check the quality of applications.

He directed all concerned departments to ensure timely disbursement of financial support, continuous monitoring and proper mentoring to ensure the long-term sustainability of the approved ventures.

The DC stressed enhanced outreach and awareness to ensure wider participation under the scheme, and called for pro-active coordinated efforts to achieve the mission’s objectives in a time-bound manner.

Among others, the meeting was attended by Additional District Development Commissioner, Manzoor Ahmad; Lead Bank Manager, Assistant Director Employment, District Nodal Officer, JKEDI; DSWO and representative from DIC Ganderbal besides other concerned officers.

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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.

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