KATHUA: Deputy Commissioner Kathua Rajesh Sharma today handed over 55 sanction letters to aspiring entrepreneurs of the district under the Mission YUVA, a Government’s initiative to support youth in establishing their business ventures and promoting self-employment. The sanction letters were presented to the beneficiaries at a simple ceremony held at the Zonal Head Office J&K Bank.

Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner lauded the   J&K Bank for extending credit linkage to youth-led enterprises. He said Mission YUVA has greatly helped in channelizing the potential of young people towards productive livelihood and creation of employment opportunities.

The DC also interacted with the beneficiaries, encouraging them to work with dedication and innovation to ensure the success of their ventures. He assured full support from the District Administration in providing guidance and handholding under various government schemes.

Also present on the occasion were Additional District Development Commissioner Surinder Mohan Sharma, J&K Bank Division Head, Zonal Head and DGM, besides other functionaries from the Bank and the officials from District Industries Centre.

 

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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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