RAJOURI: A Mission YUVA orientation program was today hosted for the functionaries of National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) including the District Program Manager and Block Program Managers to prepare the latter for promoting the Mission Schemes among the women Self Help Groups (SHG) at cluster levels. Additional Deputy Commissioner Chander Prakash, who is also District Nodal Officer for the Mission YUVA, presided over the orientation Session.

In his address, the District Nodal Officer emphasized the pivotal role of NRLM functionaries in spreading the awareness among women SHGs at cluster level. He underscored the importance of proactive engagement and directed the stakeholder officers to organize special capacity-building programs for members of Self Help Groups (SHGs) under the Mission Yuva framework. He asked them to strictly adhere to the programme design/structure prescribed by the directorate of Employment J&K.

During the orientation programme, Deputy Director Employment, Mohammad Nawaz provided an overview of Mission Yuva, eligibility, guidelines and the features of Mission YUVA mobile application. He explained that the initiative integrates various government schemes with a focus on youth empowerment, entrepreneurship, and skill enhancement. He further informed that NRLM has been entrusted with the responsibility to ensure maximum outreach among rural women, enabling them to benefit from the mission.

The session concluded with a collective commitment to strengthen inter-departmental coordination and work in mission mode to realize the objectives of Mission Yuva. Others present at the orientation session included Functional Manager DIC, Rifaqat Aziz; District Program Manager NRLM, Qamran Hanif and all Block Program Managers of NRLM.

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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.

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