KISHTWAR: J&K Bank today organised 'Udyami Yuva Day' event here in the Conference Hall New DC Office Complex as part of its ongoing efforts to promote self-employment and entrepreneurship under the Mission YUVA initiative. The programme began with a welcome address by Cluster Head, J&K Bank Khurshid Ahmed Akhoon. He reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to extend seamless financial services and support to entrepreneurs across all sections of society.

Deputy Commissioner, Pankaj Kumar Sharma graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and handed over 52 sanction letters to beneficiaries under the Mission YUVA scheme. The aspiring entrepreneurs received financial assistance sanction letters to establish their different modes of self-employment ventures such as manufacturing, trade and services.

The General Manager J&K Bank, Peer Masood Chishti emphasized the importance of the productive utilization of credit and timely repayment to ensure financial discipline and sustainable growth. Zonal Head J&K Bank Vinay Gupta encouraged the beneficiaries to transform their ventures into successful enterprises and contribute to local economic development.

The Deputy Commissioner lauded J&K Bank’s proactive role in fostering youth entrepreneurship and urged the beneficiaries to pursue their ventures with sincerity, innovation, and dedication so as to become job creators in the near future. The event was attended by ADC Pawan Kotwal, other officers of J&K Bank and Mission Yuva beneficiaries.

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). “His article, ‘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.”.  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

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