KUPWARA: Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Shrikant Balasaheb Suse today handed-over sanction letters among 48 beneficiaries for establishing their own business ventures under different sectors, in a function at Conference Hall D. C Office, here. ADDC Kupwara, Mufti Fareed ud din; Lead District Manager, Tanveer Ahmad; Cluster Head, Branch Heads of J&K Bank and other concerned officials were present on the occasion.

The Deputy Commissioner while interacting with the beneficiaries, expressed his good wishes to them for establishing their own business ventures. He urged the beneficiaries to utilize the loan amount prudentially for their overall success in the field. The DC directed the Bank officials to ensure speedy disposal of the cases under Mission Yuva so that maximum unemployed youth can get benefitted under the programme throughout the district.

Meanwhile, sanction letters amounting to Rs.3.25 crore were provided to 48 beneficiaries on the spot who shall establish their income generating units under various sectors.  These sectors include Dairy, Retail, Computer & IT, Pharmaceuticals and Medical and others.  It was informed that 155 sanction letters commensurating Rs.9.60 crore have been distributed till date among the youth for starting their business ventures under the Mission Yuva.

Later, the Deputy Commissioner chaired a review meeting on Mission YUVA in which 563 cases were approved by the District Level Implementation Committee (DLIC).  The meeting was attended by Additional District Development Commissioner Kupwara, Mufti Fareed Ud Din, AD Employment, LDM Kupwara, and officials from the Employment Department, District Industries Centre Kupwara, and other concerned. Mission YUVA is a flagship initiative aimed at empowering and facilitating youth towards self-employment and entrepreneurial ventures, thereby enhancing livelihood opportunities across 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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