BUDGAM: In a significant step towards promoting self-employment and entrepreneurship among youth, the District Level Implementation Committee (DLIC) Budgam, under the chairmanship of Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Budgam, Vivek Agrawal, today approved 452 applications under the Mission YUVA (Yuva Udyamita Vikas Abhiyan) scheme.

The applications had been duly verified by the Sub-District Business Development Unit (SBDU) before being placed before the Committee for approval. The meeting reviewed the proposals submitted by aspiring young entrepreneurs seeking financial assistance and institutional support under Mission YUVA. The approved cases will facilitate eligible youth in establishing and sustaining their entrepreneurial ventures through financial assistance, handholding and capacity-building support under the scheme.

Speaking on the occasion, the Chair emphasized the importance of Mission YUVA in fostering entrepreneurship and generating sustainable employment opportunities for the youth. He underscored the need for timely processing of cases and coordinated efforts among all stakeholder departments to ensure effective implementation of the scheme at the grassroots level.

Among others, the meeting was attended by Deputy Director Employment Budgam, District Social Welfare Officer Budgam, Functional Manager, District Industries Centre (DIC) Budgam, District Nodal Officer, Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI), and Lead District Manager (LDM).

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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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