RAMBAN: Sub-Divisional Magistrate Gool and Nodal Officer Mission YUVA Imtiaz Ahmed today chaired a review meeting to assess the functioning of the Business Help Desk (BHD) and review progress achieved under Mission YUVA in the subdivision. The meeting was attended by Bank Managers of J&K Bank branches across the jurisdiction, SDAO Agriculture, AEO Agriculture, BPM NRLM, YUVA Doots, Motivators and BHD staff.

A detailed review of sanction and disbursement cases under Mission YUVA was undertaken. The key performance indicators related to the functioning of BHD were also discussed in detail to evaluate progress and identify areas requiring focused attention.

Interacting with the BHD staff, Motivators and YUVA Doots, the SDM stressed the need to enhance the number of new applications under the scheme and ensure timely disposal of pending cases with banks. He emphasized the importance of strengthened coordination between BHDs and banking institutions for expeditious processing of cases.

He also directed the concerned officials to ensure the regular conduct of Udyam Jagriti programmes to create awareness among unemployed youth regarding self-employment opportunities available under Mission YUVA.

The SDM further instructed for holding weekly review meetings of BHDs, effective coordination with YUVA Doots and quarterly review meetings involving bank officials, DPMs, Motivators and YUVA Doots to monitor implementation and ensure timely achievement of targets.

Special emphasis was laid on conducting capacity-building programmes for all left-out beneficiaries so that they become eligible for subsidy release and are able to avail benefits under the scheme.

The meeting concluded with all stakeholders reaffirming their commitment to work in close coordination for the effective implementation of Mission YUVA and to further strengthen employment generation and self-employment opportunities for youth in the subdivision.

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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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