KISHTWAR:  A Training-cum-Awareness Programme and a Health Camp was organized today at the Training Hall NRLM Office. The event was a collaborative effort under the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) – Umeed, aimed at promoting health awareness and empowering Self Help Group (SHG) members with essential healthcare knowledge and services.

The programme was attended by the Deputy Commissioner Pankaj Kumar Sharma as the Chief Guest. The Deputy Commissioner lauded the initiative and emphasized the importance of generating health and hygiene awareness among rural women to ensure the holistic development of communities. He encouraged SHG members to actively adopt healthy practices and make use of available healthcare services.

The BPM NRLM (Umeed) highlighted the role of such initiatives in strengthening grassroots awareness and building healthier, self-reliant communities. Expert medical support was provided by Dr. Nazir Hussain, Medical Officer, and Dr. Soniya Sharma, Community Health Officer (CHO), who conducted comprehensive health check-ups and interactive sessions.

They discussed preventive healthcare measures, nutrition, and addressed health-related queries raised by participants. The programme witnessed active participation from SHG members of CD Blocks Thakrie and Trigam, who expressed appreciation for the initiative and took part in the sessions with great enthusiasm.

As part of the camp, nutritional supplements including protein products were distributed among the participants to support their well-being. The event was attended by BMO Dr. Anil Kumar Sharma; MO Dr. Nazir Hussain; MO Dr. Soniya Sharma; Block Programme Manager NRLM (Umeed) Ab Hamid Lone; besides other staff of the concerned departments.

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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