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REASI: Government Degree College, Kakaryal Katra organized an awareness cum registration drive under Mission Yuva Udhyam Jagriti 4.0 with the objective of spreading awareness among students about entrepreneurship opportunities and encouraging them to register under the Mission Yuva initiative.

The programme was conducted under the overall guidance of Principal Dr. Rajni Bhagat. The learned Principal emphasized the importance of entrepreneurship among youth and highlighted the role of such initiatives in promoting self-employment and innovation among students.

The resource person for the programme was Prof. Mohd Younus Saleem Nodal Officer of Mission Yuva, who delivered an informative session on the objectives, benefits and registration process of Mission Yuva Udhyam Jagriti 4.0. He also motivated the students to explore entrepreneurial opportunities and explained how the mission aims to empower youth by providing necessary support, guidance and institutional assistance for starting their own ventures.

The programme witnessed active participation from students, who showed keen interest in understanding the initiative and many of them registered under the mission during the drive.

Among the faculty members present on the occasion were Dr. Usha Sharma, Dr. Manisha Kumari, Dr. Harmeet Kour and other staff members of the college who contributed to the successful organization of the event.

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