KULGAM: In a major boost to youth entrepreneurship and self-employment initiatives, the 6th District Level Implementation Committee (DLIC) meeting under Mission YUVA was today convened at Mini-Secretariat Kulgam, under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Athar Aamir Khan.

During the meeting, the committee approved 200 fresh applications including 191 Nano-Enterprises and 09 MSME units, aimed at empowering aspiring entrepreneurs across the district. 

These cases had undergone detailed scrutiny and were recommended at the Small Business Development Unit (SBDU) level before being placed for final approval in the DLIC.

The meeting witnessed the participation of Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Kulgam, GM DIC, District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO), Assistant Director Employment, District Development Manager NABARD, District Nodal Officer JKEDI, Career Counselling Officer, and Employment Officer DE&CC Kulgam, besides other  officials.

Speaking on the occasion, DC highlighted the transformative potential of Mission YUVA in creating sustainable livelihood opportunities and stressed the importance of seamless inter-departmental coordination to ensure efficient processing, sanctioning, and disbursement of benefits to beneficiaries.  He urged all stakeholders to adopt a proactive, transparent, and result-driven approach to maximize outreach and impact.

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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