KUPWARA: District Administration Kupwara organised a Special Awareness-cum-Registration Mela under Mission YUVA at Dak Bungalow Tangdar. The event witnessed an overwhelming participation from aspiring entrepreneurs, Mission Yuva applicants, and local youth seeking information and registration under the flagship self-employment programme.

The event was attended by Deputy Commandant, Col. Sudeep Bose; Tehsildar Tangdhar, Mohammad Amin Bhat; BDO Tangdhar, Mudasir Sikander, District Nodal Officer, JKEDI and officers from other allied departments, who interacted with applicants and addressed their queries.

The programme was chaired by Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Kupwara, Mufti Muhammad Farid-ud-din, who reiterated the Government’s unwavering commitment to empowering youth through entrepreneurship, access to finance, and market-linked support. He urged young participants to transform their ideas into viable livelihood ventures with the comprehensive handholding offered under Mission YUVA.

Incharge Helpdesk, Mission YUVA presented an overview of the scheme and highlighted the increasing relevance of self-employment in the backdrop of the growing unemployment scenario. LDM, Kupwara briefed participants on the role of financial institutions in facilitating Mission Yuva cases and assured full support from all bank branches for the timely processing of youth applications.

The ADDC Kupwara also heard the grievances of applicants and the public and assured timely redressal through coordinated efforts of the District Administration and concerned departments. Participants expressed appreciation for the District Administration and the banking institutions for conducting the extensive outreach programme in the border area, enabling easy access to government services and financial support.

ADDC Kupwara, along with Col. Sudeep Bose and LDM Kupwara, distributed sanction letters to 42 beneficiaries under Mission YUVA, marking a significant milestone in extending entrepreneurial support to the youth of Tangdar region.

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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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