DODA: Udhayam Jagriti 4.0 sessions on Mission YUVA were today organised at the Industrial Training Institute (ITI) Doda and several other Educational Institutions in the District. Deputy Director Employment Rafiq Ahmad Jaral imparted awareness to ITI trainees on the significance of entrepreneurship and the opportunities available under Mission YUVA. He motivated them to channelize their talent and creativity towards nation-building and to emerge as job creators rather than job seekers.

The programme was hosted by ITI Superintendent and   attended by the faculty members of the institute and around 130 trainees. Earlier, the students were also sensitized about the objectives of Mission YUVA, which seeks to harness the potential of youth by equipping them with relevant skills, fostering innovation, and enabling them to contribute effectively to society and the economy.

The event concluded with an interactive session where students raised queries regarding entrepreneurship, start-ups, and skill development opportunities, which were addressed in detail by the Deputy Director. Meanwhile, similar Udhyam Jagriti awareness programmes were hosted across government colleges and polytechnics of the district, where the Nodal Officers of Udhyam Jagriti delivered lectures on Mission YUVA and entrepreneurship. A total of 350 students participated in these sessions.

Furthermore, Women Self Help Group (SHG) members were also engaged under the initiative, with 160 participants from various blocks and panchayats attending awareness programmes conducted by Block Project Managers (BPMs).

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