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KUPWARA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Shrikant Balasaheb Suse today chaired the meeting of the District Level Implementation Committee (DLIC) and approved 554 cases under the Mission YUVA (Yuva Udyamita Vikas Abhiyan) scheme.

The aim of the meeting was to review and approve applications submitted by young aspiring entrepreneurs under the Mission YUVA initiative, which aims to provide financial assistance and capacity-building support to youth for starting and sustaining their businesses so that they can earn their livelihood.

The meeting held detailed deliberations on the applications received. After careful scrutiny and discussions, the Committee approved 554 eligible cases for further financial support and guidance.

 Speaking on the occasion, DC highlighted the importance of Mission YUVA in empowering local youth and helping them build sustainable livelihoods. He emphasized the need for intensifying the awareness campaigns and directed the concerned departments to reach out to more eligible youth and encourage their participation in the scheme.

He also reviewed the bank branch wise performance about already sanctioned cases and stressed upon the concerned branch heads to ensure speedy disbursement of the cases. The meeting was attended by ADDC Kupwara, General Manager DIC, Assistant Director Employment, LDM, officers from, Social Welfare, JKEDI and other concerned officials. 

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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Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here