GANDERBAL: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Shyambir today convened a meeting at DC office, here to review the progress of Mission Youth schemes, Sanklap and Skilling Courses in the district.

During the meeting, the DC reviewed the progress of several initiatives under the Mission Youth programme viz. Mumkin, Tejaswini, and the Spurring Entrepreneurship Initiative. The discussion also covered various Skill Development courses, awareness camps, and other relevant parameters of the scheme.

Emphasizing the importance of youth engagement, the DC directed the Assistant Director of Employment to expedite progress under Mission Youth by conducting awareness and registration camps involving local youth across the district. This initiative aims to ensure that maximum youth benefit from the self-employment opportunities provided.

The DC also highlighted the necessity of imparting skilled training to the youth, enabling them to become proficient in various trades. He stressed the importance of collaborative efforts to engage youth under different schemes.

Furthermore, the DC instructed all line departments to prepare a comprehensive skill development training chart. This chart is intended to offer ample opportunities to the youth in both manufacturing and service sectors. Among others, the meeting was attended by GM DIC, CPO, Assistant Director Employment, District Lead Bank, District Heads of JKEDI, KVK and other concerned officers.

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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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