KUPWARA: Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan today flagged off ‘Poshan on Wheels’ rally, an IEC campaign about the Poshan Schemes, here at D.C Office Kupwara.  District Programme Officer ICDS Kupwara, Tanveer Hakeem; CDPO Kupwara, Mujeeb Wani were present on the occasion.

The rally saw participation of large number of Anganwari Workers of Poshan Project Kupwara and other stakeholders who were holding banners and placards, spreading awareness about the Poshan Schemes and healthy lifestyle. The rally went through different streets of Kupwara town, making the commitment for a Malnutrition free Kupwara.

On the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner said that the aim of the rally is to create awareness about the importance of nutrition and healthy practices among the masses. She impressed upon the officers and field functionaries to sensitize the people at ground level regarding balanced diet and healthy life style practices. She stressed the administration's commitment to improving health and nutrition outcomes in the district, especially for women and children, and urged the community to actively participate in the campaign.

DPO Kupwara, Hakeem Tanveer also spoke and said that the department is making concerted efforts to reach the benefits of Poshan Schemes to the targeted beneficiaries for which rigors IEC campaign is held across the district. 

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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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