KISHTWAR: A meeting of all SBDUs and BHDs members was convened today by the Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC)   Pawan Kotwal in his office chamber to review the preparedness for Mission Yuva in the District. The ADC briefed the stakeholders on the detailed rollout strategy for the campaign, which aims to engage youth across all panchayats.

He stressed the importance of interdepartmental coordination and directed that awareness camps be conducted at the panchayat level in collaboration with Yuva Doots and the District Employment & Counselling Centre.

The ADC instructed all BHD nodal officers (Sub-Divisional Magistrates – SDMs) to monitor the campaign’s implementation and track application statuses in their jurisdictions through the Mission Yuva online portal. He also urged all SBDU and BHD members to regularly review progress in their respective areas via the portal.

Further, the ADC directed the AD Employment, FM DIC, concerned banks, and the DNO JKEDI to ensure that Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for applicants are prepared free of cost using AI-enabled tools available on the Mission Yuva App and Web Portal.

In conclusion, he directed the AD Employment Kishtwar to submit daily progress reports to his office to facilitate real-time monitoring and ensure the smooth execution of Mission Yuva across the district. The meeting was attended by LDM Harsh Rawal, Functional Manager DIC, EO Vinod Shanti besides other concerned staff.

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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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