JAMMU: Commissioner Secretary, Youth Services and Sports, Yasha Mudgal today chaired a meeting at Civil Secretariat here to review the functioning of Youth Services and Sports (YSS) department. During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on department’s budget, ongoing schemes, organizational structure, existing vacancies, budgetary provisions and expenditure incurred under various schemes.

The meeting was attended by senior officials, including the Director General of Youth Services and Sports (YSS), Secretary J&K Sports Council, Special Secretary YSS, Director Finance YSS, Additional Secretary, along with other officers from the Directorate and the Sports Council. Addressing the officers, the Commissioner Secretary underscored the critical importance of human resource management for departmental efficiency, emphasizing the need to update recruitment rules, seniority position and ensure timely conduct of departmental promotion committee meetings.

In terms of revenue realization, the Commissioner Secretary instructed both Heads of Departments to strive to exceed last year’s revenue benchmark of ₹127 crore, reinforcing the department’s financial targets. She further directed both the HODs to ensure timely completion of works and 100% utilization of funds under CAPEX, RAVEX, PMDP and SASCI.

She also directed the Secretary J&K Sports council to explore the feasibility of hosting a River Rafting Championship in Jammu as part of efforts to promote adventure sports. Both the Secretary and the Director General were tasked with integrating tourism promotion into the department’s outreach and promotional activities.

Looking ahead to the fiscal year 2025-26, the Commissioner Secretary highlighted the establishment of National Centres of Excellence at Dal Lake, Srinagar, and Basohli, Jammu, aimed at fostering a robust sports culture across the Union Territory. During the meeting, Director Finance presented a detailed overview of budgetary allocations and current schemes of the department.

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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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