DODA: In a significant stride towards youth empowerment and employment generation, the District Level Implementation Committee (DLIC) today approved 514 loan cases under the Mission YUVA. The meeting was chaired by Deputy Commissioner (Chairman DLIC Mission YUVA) Harvinder Singh. With this latest approval, the cumulative number of sanctioned cases under Mission YUVA has reached 1396, which accounts for nearly 70% of the total applications received in the district — marking a milestone in fostering entrepreneurship, skill development, and sustainable livelihood opportunities for the youth of Doda.

The meeting was attended by DLIC members including Additional District Development Commissioner (Nodal Officer, Mission YUVA)Roshan Lal ;  Deputy Director Employment, Rafiq Ahmad Jaral; General Manager, DIC Doda and others.

The session commenced with a comprehensive briefing by the Deputy Director Employment. He presented the latest status report of Mission YUVA in the district. The report included the number of applications received and verified on the Mission YUVA portal as well as the DPRs prepared and verified by Small Business Development Unit (SBDU) members.

Addressing the Committee, the Deputy Commissioner reiterated that Mission YUVA is not just a loan scheme but a holistic platform aimed at cultivating entrepreneurship, innovation, and self-reliance among the youth. He emphasized continuous capacity-building, mentoring, and handholding support, along with structured monitoring to ensure the sustainability of the sanctioned ventures.

Concluding the session, Deputy Director Employment extended a heartfelt vote of thanks to the Chair and all participating members, lauding their commitment, cooperation and dedicated efforts towards the successful execution of Mission YUVA initiatives in Doda district.

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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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