KISHTWAR: MY Bharat Kendra Kishtwar today convened a District Advisory Committee (DAC) meeting under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Pankaj Kumar Sharma to review and strengthen youth-centric initiatives under the MY Bharat platform. District Youth Officer MY Bharat Kendra Kishtwar Sandeep Sharma briefed the committee on the objectives and key components of the MY Bharat initiative.

The Deputy Commissioner called for coordinated efforts among all stakeholder departments to implement MY Bharat programmes effectively. He observed that meaningful youth participation through leadership, volunteerism, community service and civic engagement is essential for nurturing a progressive, responsible and self-reliant society.

The DC directed the Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) to identify and facilitate a suitable office for MY Bharat Kendra and all departments concerned to intensify registration drives for maximum enrolment of eligible youth aged 15–29 years on the MY Bharat portal. He also directed all line departments to extend full cooperation in mobilising students, volunteers and young citizens, particularly at the grassroots level.

The committee also reviewed the action plan for MY Bharat Kendra Kishtwar, which includes awareness campaigns, institutional outreach programmes, youth interaction sessions, skill development activities, volunteer engagement initiatives and collaborative programmes with government departments and educational institutions.

Among those present were ADC Pawan Kotwal, PO ICDS Rishi Kumar Sharma, ACP/ACD Neeraj Sharma, DSWO Tariq Parveaz Qazi, DIO Dr Kuldeep Kumar, ALC Mamta Sudershan, CMO Dr Sanjay Bhat, DYSSO Jaffer Haider Sheikh and Deputy CEO Masood Ahmed Qazi, besides other officers and staff concerned.

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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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