BUDGAM: An orientation programme for newly hired Small Business Development Unit (SBDU) members, Block Handholding Desk (BHD) staff, and Motivators under Mission YUVA was organised today by the District Employment and Counselling Centre (DE&CC), Budgam at the Conference Hall, Budgam.

The programme was chaired by Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Budgam, Vivek Agarwal, who interacted extensively with the participants and highlighted the importance of their role in the effective implementation of Mission YUVA at the grassroots level.

Addressing the gathering, the ADDC emphasised that Motivators and field functionaries are the backbone of Mission YUVA and play a pivotal role in identifying, guiding, and supporting unemployed youth towards sustainable livelihood and self-employment opportunities. He urged the newly engaged staff to work with dedication, sincerity, and commitment to ensure that the objectives of the Mission are achieved in letter and spirit.

During the session, detailed presentations were delivered by the Career Counselling Officer and Employment Officer, DE&CC Budgam, focusing on the operational guidelines of Mission YUVA, implementation mechanisms, field-level coordination, beneficiary identification, counselling procedures, and monitoring frameworks.

 The officials also provided a comprehensive demonstration of the Mission YUVA portal, explaining various features related to registration, data management, beneficiary tracking, reporting mechanisms, and online service delivery. Participants were sensitised about the importance of timely data entry, effective outreach, and maintaining close coordination with stakeholders for smooth execution of the programme.

The orientation programme witnessed active participation from the newly recruited SBDU staff, BHD officials, and Motivators from different blocks of the district.  The participants actively engaged in discussions and sought clarifications on various operational aspects of the Mission.

Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). ā€œHis article, ā€˜When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.ā€.  Read the message here
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

       LOOK_HERE.jpg Esteemed readers, for your convenience, we have categorized our news publishing into following šŸ‘‡