• Reviews Preparations for National Youth Day-2025

RAJOURI: Deputy Commissioner Rajouri Abhishek Sharma convened a meeting of the District Level Committee members to discuss and finalize modalities for the effective implementation of the My Bharat Youth Engagement Programme in the district. The meeting, held in the Conference Hall of the DDC Office, also reviewed preparations for the celebration of National Youth Day, 2025 scheduled on January 12.

The Deputy Commissioner directed all departments to ensure registration on the Mera Yuva Bharat portal, emphasizing its importance in bridging the gap between youth and organizations working for their development. He highlighted that the programme would offer experiential learning opportunities to youth, equipping them with essential skills and knowledge. “The youth can play a pivotal role in bridging gaps between Government departments and the general public,” said the DC. “Moreover, their engagement in such programmes will encourage them towards positivity and constructive societal contributions.”

The DC underscored the need for active departmental engagement in creating awareness among youth about various initiatives, including Government schemes and surveys, Blood donation camps, Life-saving skills in collaboration with the Tourism Department, Campaigns under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, Cybercrime awareness, and dissemination of information regarding new laws, such as BNS and BNSS.

The preparations for National Youth Day 2025 were also reviewed in detail. The Deputy Commissioner called for coordinated efforts to make the event a success, reflecting the spirit and contributions of the youth in nation-building. The stakeholder departments were asked to work collectively to ensure the programme's effective implementation and the successful celebration of National Youth Day. The meeting was attended by ADDC Dr Raj Kumar Thapa; ACP Sheraz Chouhan; CPO Maqsood Ahmed; DSEO Sandeep Sharma & officials from other departments, including Education, Health, Youth Services, and Sports, among others.

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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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