KATHUA: Deputy Commissioner Kathua Rajesh Sharma today chaired a review meeting to assess the progress of Mission YUVA in sub-division Billawar. The Deputy Commissioner reviewed the progress of applications under Mission YUVA and took detailed feedback from the concerned officials, motivators and Yuva Doots regarding the number of applicants, processing of cases and status of loan disbursement.

The DC stressed upon the Yuva Doots and field functionaries to intensify their outreach efforts and motivate maximum number of eligible persons for availing the benefits of the Mission. He directed them to provide necessary guidance and handholding to aspirants at every stage and ensure that the cases are fast tracked for sanction of loan amount.

The Deputy Commissioner also impressed upon the representatives from the banks to ensure speedy processing and disbursement of sanctioned loan amounts to enable young entrepreneurs to start their ventures without unnecessary delay. He called for close coordination between the field functionaries and banking institutions to resolve bottlenecks, if any.

The DC emphasized that effective implementation of Mission YUVA would play an important role in promoting self-employment, entrepreneurship and sustainable livelihood opportunities among the youth.

The meeting was attended by ADC Billawar Vishavjeet Singh, CPO Kathua Ranjeet Thakur, Tehsildar Billawar Surinder Singh, BDO Billawar Shailender Kumar, SDAO Billawar Ravi Kumar, besides motivators and Yuva Doots associated with Mission YUVA.

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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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