SRINAGAR: In order to review the progress on the implementation of Mission Yuva , a meeting was held here under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner(DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo today. The meeting was attended by Chief Planning Officer, Fayaz Ahmad Dar, General Manager DIC, Hamida Akhtar, SDM West, Irfan Bahadur, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Umar Gulzar, Deputy Director Employment, Dr. Sheeba, DSEO, Shah Ismail Bangroo, Purnima Kakru from NABARD, LDM, Nilofer Jan and Officers from EDI, NABARD, NRLM, Agriculture and other concerned Departments.

At the outset, the Deputy Commissioner took a detailed appraisal of the key activities in implementation of the Mission Yuva initiative in Srinagar District since its inception aimed at ensuring proper handholding and accessible support for aspiring youth to promote entrepreneurship and self-employment ecosystem in the District.

On the occasion, the DC stressed on conducting an impactful awareness campaign for one week in all  Gram Panchayats to identify and cover the eligible youth under the initiative. Similarly, the DC asked for launching a comprehensive IEC campaign in all Municipal Wards in next 2 weeks  under the scheme. The DC underscored the importance of seamless coordination among various Departments for effective implementation of the scheme. He set a clear timeline for verification of the applications, DPR formulations and simultaneous uploading of the cases on the designated portal by the respective Department. The DC emphasized conducting DLIC meetings on a weekly basis for approval of the cases with timely disbursement by the Banks.

Stressing adherence to the scheme's guidelines in letter and spirit, the DC highlighted the importance of continuous monitoring to enhance the initiative's impact and foster a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem in Srinagar. He emphasized that the initiative represents a vital step towards boosting self-employment and entrepreneurship and highlighted the role of the line Departments in facilitating entrepreneurship, business development, and financial linkages. Earlier, the Deputy Commissioner was given a detailed appraisal about the execution of the Mission Yuva in the District by Deputy Director Employment.

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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.

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