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REASI:   Deputy Commissioner (DC) Reasi today gave away sanction letters to 35 young entrepreneurs, who had applied for financial support under Mission Yuva to establish their enterprises.

The sanction letters, issued by various J&K Bank branches of the district, were presented to the beneficiaries at an event organised by the District Administration Reasi in collaboration with J&K Bank.

Speaking on the occasion, the DC highlighted that Mission Yuva has made significant progress in Reasi district. A total of 832 applications have been approved by the District Level Implementation Committee (DLIC), out of which 148 have already been sanctioned. Under Mission Yuva – Udyam Jagriti, 100% of the district’s panchayats have been covered through Yuva Doots.

She added that currently an awareness campaign under Udyam Jagriti 4.0 is being implemented across all Colleges in the district, with a special focus on sensitising women, including Lakhpati Didis and members of Self-Help Groups (SHGs). The initiative underscores the transformative role of entrepreneurship as a catalyst for economic growth and social change.

Capacity-building programs are also being organised in polytechnic colleges to equip students with essential skills for self-reliance. The DC reiterated the administration’s commitment to facilitating training and support programs that will help beneficiaries successfully establish their ventures.

Addressing the youth, the DC encouraged them to take maximum advantage of Mission Yuva and motivate others to benefit from such initiatives. She assured that the District Administration, in coordination with J&K Bank and other financial institutions, will extend all possible support for smooth implementation and timely assistance to beneficiaries.

The General Manager J&K Bank, in his address, reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to empowering youth through self-employment opportunities and assured continued support in providing financial assistance to help them realise their entrepreneurial goals.

The event was attended by ADDC Sukhdev Singh Samyal; GM Cross Selling CHQ Anand Pal Singh; DGM Zonal Head Udhampur Lalit Prakash; Cluster Head Reasi Amit Bargotra and other senior officers.

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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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