KATHUA: Deputy Commissioner Kathua, Dr Rakesh Minhas on Saturday chaired a meeting of the District Implementation Committee (DLIC) to review and approve new applications under the Mumkin, Tejaswini, and Spurring Entrepreneurship Initiative (SEI) schemes under the Mission Youth program. The meeting was held in the Conference Hall of DC Office complex where all committee members of the DLIC and applicants were also present.

After thorough scrutiny, the Committee approved 30 applications under the Mumkin scheme, 13 applications under the Tejaswini scheme, and 13 applications under the Spurring Entrepreneurship Initiative (SEI). The DC emphasized the significance of these self-employment initiatives in promoting youth empowerment within the district. He  encouraged the committee to identify and resolve any potential obstacles that could impede the effective implementation of these schemes. AD E&CC Kathua Roopali Gandotra, Career Counselling Officer Surjeet Kumar were also present. ‎

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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.

— Team JK Monitor

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