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DODA: As per the directions of Director Employment, Shahzad Alam and under the supervision of Deputy Commissioner, Doda, Harvinder Singh, the two-day training programme of Yuva Doots under Mission YUVA was successfully conducted in District Doda.

 The training was organised in pursuance of the communication issued by the Directorate of Employment, J&K, regarding structured, initiative-wise training of Yuva Doots to ensure stage-specific interventions at the Panchayat and Municipal Ward levels. The programme concluded smoothly at both locations, with a total of 95 Yuva Doots trained at Doda and Thatri.

The sessions were conducted under the guidance of the Joint Director Employment, Jammu, Paramjeet Singh, while the training was delivered by the Assistant Director Employment, Doda and the Employment Officer, Doda.

The session held on 17th February 2026 at the Conference Hall, DC Office Doda, was attended by Yuva Doots from the Business Help Desks (BHDs) of Assar, Doda and Bhaderwah, while the session held on 18th February 2026 at Dak Bungalow, Thatri was attended by Yuva Doots from the BHDs of Thatri and Gandoh.

The training session was held in four phases—mobilisation of applications, credit follow-up of pending cases, beyond sanctions and seller on-boarding. The sessions were aimed at sensitising the Yuva Doots about their initiative-wise roles and responsibilities, clarifying field-level mandates and strengthening coordination for effective implementation of Mission YUVA at the grassroots level. The mission seeks to promote youth entrepreneurship and self-employment by providing structured handholding, financial linkages and market access, and aims to create sustainable livelihood opportunities while strengthening the local economy through active youth participation.

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