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BARAMULLA:  District Development Commissioner Baramulla, Minga Sherpa today launched the baseline survey under Mission Yuva at Dakbanglow Baramulla, a key initiative aimed at empowering youth and fostering entrepreneurship across the district. The survey will identify unemployed, under-employed, and aspiring entrepreneurs, providing valuable data to frame interventions such as loans, skill development programs, and other support mechanisms.

The survey to be conducted through a door-to-door approach, will cover all Panchayats, Blocks, and Villages in Baramulla. A team of 75 supervisors and 1,500 investigators will be working to gather real-time data on the needs, aspirations, and challenges faced by the youth.

Speaking at the launch, the DDC emphasized the importance of the baseline survey in shaping the future of youth empowerment in the district. “This survey will help us understand the specific needs and potential of our youth. Based on the data collected, we will provide them with tailored support through Mission Yuva, ensuring that every aspiring individual has the opportunity to succeed,” the DC stated.

Mission Yuva is structured around four strategic pillars Culture, Capital, Capacity, and Connectivity to provide a holistic framework for youth empowerment and entrepreneurship. These pillars are designed to create an ecosystem where youth can access financial resources, enhance their skills, preserve their cultural identity, and connect with relevant networks to fuel their success.

In addition, the District Development Commissioner directed all officers to gear up for an extensive IEC (Information, Education, and Communication) campaign, ensuring that the public is well-informed and engaged in the mission.  This campaign will play a key role in raising awareness about the opportunities available under Mission Yuva and encouraging active participation from the community.

The DDC also directed all officers to ensure close monitoring of the survey’s progress and to guarantee its successful implementation. Residents are encouraged to cooperate with the survey teams and ensure their participation, helping to build a stronger, more self-reliant Baramulla. Among others Additional Deputy Commissioner Sopore SA.Raina, Additional Deputy Commissioner Baramulla Dr Zahoor Ahmad Raina, Chief Planning Officer Baramulla Javed Ahmad, General Manager District Industry Center Baramulla, Night Alam, SDM Pattan ,Gulzar Ahmad, SDM Gulmarg, Syed Altaf Hussain Musvi,  Assistant Director Employment Department, Employment officer and other officers were attended the function.

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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