KATHUA: The District Level Implementation Committee (DLIC) met today under the chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner Rajesh Sharma and approved 290 new cases under the Mission YUVA initiative. With these approvals, the cumulative number of sanctioned cases in the district has reached 522.

While reviewing the progress of the scheme, the Deputy Commissioner directed the Skill Development and Business Unit (SBDU) to expedite the verification of pending cases and ensure timely handholding to the beneficiaries for effective implementation of the mission.

The meeting was attended by ADDC Surinder Mohan, General Manager DIC, Mushtaq Chaudhary, Chief Agriculture Officer, Jatinder Kumar, Assistant Director Employment Kathua, Piysuha Khajuria, DDM NABARD, Cluster Head J&K Bank, Lead Bank Manager and other stakeholders.

Mission YUVA, a flagship initiative, is aimed at promoting entrepreneurship and self-reliance among youth by extending financial assistance and mentorship support. The approval of the new cases is expected to provide a substantial boost to the entrepreneurial ecosystem and economic growth of the district.

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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