• DC encourages youth to take advantage of Mission YUVA for Business Support & Growth

BANDIPORA: A vibrant launch ceremony of Mission YUVA was held today at the Mini Secretariat, Bandipora, marking a significant step towards making Jammu and Kashmir a hub of enterprise creation and employment generation. Addressing the gathering, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Manzoor Ahmad Qadri stressed the importance of Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) strategies to channelize the mission effectively.

Highlighting the survey component of Mission YUVA, the DC underlined its basic objective of identifying potential entrepreneurs and urged the enumerators to approach the task with dedication. He urged Assistant Labour Commissioner (ALC) Bandipora to accelerate the process while ensuring data accuracy. Speaking at the event, the DC urged senior officials, including ADC, ALC, and AD Employment, to closely monitor the process and ensure assignments are carried out as per job profiles without any changes or swaps.

Speaking on the occasion, Nodal Officer, Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) highlighted the importance of productive interaction between enumerators and aspiring entrepreneurs. She emphasized the need to focus on the target audience to serve them effectively. She outlined the objectives of Mission YUVA, including enterprise creation, identification of potential entrepreneurs, and understanding their needs. She stated that Mission YUVA, being an umbrella project, is built on the foundation of 4C's including Culture, Capital, Capacity and Connectivity, which will guide its execution and success.

During the event, Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Bandipora, Zaffar Husson Shawl reminded the enumerators that their work should be commendable, as it directly impacts the program's success and emphasized corrective measures should be taken promptly to reduce delays, and additional deployments have been arranged considering the region's challenging terrain and topography.

Joint Director Employment and Nodal Officer for Bandipora District stressed the need for dedication and persistence from the enumerators and supervisors. She acknowledged the challenges faced at the grassroots level but urged the teams to tackle them with determination to ensure the program’s success. The event concluded with a renewed commitment from all stakeholders to make Mission YUVA a transformative initiative for the district, fostering an entrepreneurial spirit and creating sustainable employment opportunities. Among others, the event was attended by Assistant Commissioner Development, Chief Planning Officer, Assistant Labour Commissioner, BDOs, Supervisors, Enumerators and other concerned officials.

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
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

       LOOK_HERE.jpg Esteemed readers, for your convenience, we have categorized our news publishing into following 👇