• DC hands over loan sanction letters to 44 young entrepreneurs

KISHTWAR: Carrying forward the J&K Government’s flagship initiative Mission YUVA (MY) aimed at empowering local youth through entrepreneurship and self-employment, J&K Bank today organised ‘Udyami YUVA Day’ here in the Conference Hall DC Office Complex Kishtwar. Deputy Commissioner Pankaj Kumar Sharma, who was the chief guest, handed over loan sanction letters to 44 youth beneficiaries to help them to establish their ventures.

ADDC Pawan Kotwal; Assistant Director Employment Shafqat Ali Keen; Cluster Head Jammu and Kashmir Bank Khurshid Ahmad Akhoon; Labour Employment Department officers and Branch Managers of J&K banks were also present on the occasion along with the YUVA scheme beneficiaries.

Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner expressed his pleasure at the enthusiasm shown by the youth towards entrepreneurship. He encouraged the youth to utilise the opportunity provided through the scheme to establish different business start ups with the support of entire government machinery right from the conception to its implementation.

Emphasizing that the success of the Mission also depends upon the participation of youth, DC Kishtwar urged all the young entrepreneurs and employment seekers to come forward and register to participate in the process and become job providers. Further, the DC appreciated the contribution and efforts of J&K Bank and its employees.

The Cluster Head said that the J&K Bank remains steadfast in supporting the Government’s vision of empowering youth through sustainable livelihood opportunities. On behalf of J&K Bank, he assured the people that the Bank will make every possible effort to make the Mission YUVA program a grand success.

The program concluded with enthusiastic interactions between the dignitaries and the beneficiaries, reaffirming the Bank’s pivotal role as the region’s leading financial institution dedicated to realising the objectives of Mission YUVA - creating avenues of employment, promoting entrepreneurship, and empowering the youth to become drivers of economic transformation.

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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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