KATHUA: The launch of Mission YUVA, an ambitious self-employment and entrepreneurship initiative of the Jammu and Kashmir Government, was live-streamed today from SKICC Srinagar at the Conference Hall of DC Office Complex Kathua in the presence of senior district officers, stakeholders, and beneficiaries.

The live event was attended by Additional District Development Commissioner Kathua Surinder Mohan, Deputy Director Employment and Counselling Centre Harvinder Singh, Assistant Labour Commissioner Piyusha Khajuria, District Social Welfare Officer Varun Chaudhary, and other officers from stakeholder departments. A large number of registered beneficiaries and youth also participated.

During the live interaction, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah engaged virtually with entrepreneurs from various districts including Rekha Rani from Kathua. She shared her experience of registering under Mission YUVA and explained how she swiftly applied for the scheme through the District Employment and Counselling Centre Kathua. Her Detailed Project Report was prepared in record time for setting up a Manyari (general store) shop with active support from the department.

She expressed gratitude to the UT Government for launching such youth-centric schemes that ensure ease of access, timely support, and continuous handholding. District officers reiterated their commitment to extend full support to eligible youth under the scheme and encouraged them to take advantage of the opportunities being made available to build a self-reliant and economically active future.

An Information and Help Desk was also set up at the venue to assist youth with Mission YUVA app registration and address any scheme-related queries. Similar live streaming sessions of the launch ceremony were also held at designated venues in Basohli, Billawar, Bani, and Hiranagar sub-divisions to ensure wide participation across the district.

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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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