KARGIL: MP Ladakh, Haji Hanifa Jan, inaugurated the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue as part of the National Youth Festival 2025 at the SAI Centre Kargil. The event marked a significant step toward empowering youth and fostering their active participation in the nation's development journey. 

Addressing the gathering, Haji Hanifa Jan emphasized that India’s youth represent the country’s most valuable asset. He highlighted their pivotal role in achieving the vision of making India a developed nation by 2047. "Ladakh's youth have already showcased their excellence at national and international levels. By providing better opportunities, we can help them unlock even greater potential," he said. 

Aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for greater youth involvement, the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue is a reimagined platform under the Ministry of Youth Affairs. It aims to harness the collective energy of India’s youth, empowering them to contribute holistically to the country’s growth.  The program also featured an interactive session, where participants shared their concerns and queries. Experts, including MP Haji Hanifa Jan, former Director of Youth Services and Sports Haji Mirza Hussain, and international Taekwondo player Mohd Ali, addressed these queries. 

Other attending the programme included Director Sports GDC Kargil Murtaza Ali, Abdul Hamid from DYSSO Kargil, Incharge SAI Ghulam Mustafa, Taekwondo Coach Parveen Kumar and youth leader Syed Raza. They applauded the initiative and encouraged youth to actively participate in shaping their future. This landmark event underscores Ladakh’s commitment to fostering youth development and ensuring their voices contribute to building a vibrant, inclusive, and progressive India.

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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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