BARAMULLA: In a significant initiative to promote employment opportunities and strengthen industry-academia linkages, the Directorate of Employment, Jammu & Kashmir, through the District Employment & Counselling Centre (Model SBDU), Baramulla, in collaboration with Government Degree College (Boys), Sopore, successfully organised a One-Day Mega Job Fair under Mission YUVA at Government Degree College (Boys), Sopore.

The event was inaugurated by Shabir Ahmad Raina, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Sopore, who attended as the Chief Guest. He was accompanied by Rahil Amin, Assistant Director Employment, Baramulla, Prof. Zahoor Ahmad, In-charge Principal, GDC (Boys), Sopore, faculty members, representatives of participating employers, and officials of the District Employment & Counselling Centre (Model SBDU) and Block Head Department (BHD), Baramulla/Sopore.

The Mega Job Fair witnessed an overwhelming response, with 1,123 job aspirants participating in the recruitment drive. A total of 37 reputed employers from diverse sectors offered 1,035 vacancies, providing candidates with an opportunity to interact directly with recruiters, submit their credentials, and undergo preliminary screening and interviews for various positions.

Addressing the gathering, the Chief Guest appreciated the Directorate of Employment for providing a common platform for employers and job seekers. He underscored the importance of such initiatives in enhancing youth employability and expanding access to private sector employment opportunities.

Speaking on the occasion, the Assistant Director Employment reaffirmed the department's commitment to organising placement drives, career counselling programmes, and employer engagement initiatives to facilitate meaningful employment opportunities for the youth.

During the event, 487 candidates were shortlisted, while 23 candidates secured on-the-spot selections. The Chief Guest also distributed appointment letters to the selected candidates.

The successful conduct of the Mega Job Fair reflects the continued commitment of the Directorate of Employment, Jammu & Kashmir, towards creating sustainable employment avenues, strengthening employer outreach, and empowering youth through market-oriented placement initiatives under Mission YUVA.

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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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