UDHAMPUR: The four day free aids and appliances distribution camp for specially abled persons under Assistance to Disabled Persons for Purchase/Fitting of Aids/Appliances (ADIP) scheme and senior citizens under Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana (RVY) scheme organized by Social Welfare Department and ALIMCO concluded in Udhampur today.

District Development Council Chairman Lal Chand, MLA Udhampur West  Pawan Kumar Gupta attended the valedictory event. District Social Welfare Officer Kanika Gupta presented the welcome address and apprised them about the details of the camp. A solemn  Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan pledge was also taken by the participants.

 A total of 1291 devices were handed over to 493 beneficiaries costing around Rs. 38 lacs in 4 day camp.  Speaking on the occasion, the DDC Chairman and MLA congratulated the beneficiaries and applauded the efforts of the Social Welfare Department for serving the needy people. They distributed   motorized tricycle, artificial limbs, wheelchairs, hearing aids and cane sticks among the beneficiaries. They also directed the department to organize such camps at regular intervals to cover all the left out persons in need of such appliances.

The program witnessed the gathering of around 400 people including team from Artificial Limbs Organization of India, staff of Social Welfare and beneficiaries.

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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