BARAMULLA: The School Education Department Baramulla, under the Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman Scheme, launched an initiative to enhance food security and hygiene in schools. The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Baramulla, Minga Sherpa in presence of Chief Education Officer flagged-off vehicles carrying rice bins for distribution to 445 schools across the district. These rice bins aim to ensure safe storage of rice used in the midday meal program, a key component of the scheme.

As part of the launch event, a symbolic distribution of rice bins was conducted on the spot among representatives from various schools. This gesture highlighted the district's commitment to ensuring quality and safety in the delivery of nutritional benefits to students.

On the occasion, DC emphasized the importance of safe food storage under the PM Poshan Shakti Nirman Scheme, highlighting its role in ensuring health and nutrition for students through the midday meal program. He stressed the administration's commitment to enhancing infrastructure in schools to support the overall well-being of children across the district. The initiative is expected to strengthen the infrastructure of the midday meal program and improve the overall nutritional standards for students in Baramulla.

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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