POONCH: Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Vikas Kundal today chaired a meeting to review the progress and impact of various ongoing schemes of the Labour Department. The session highlighted the importance of enhancing services for local labourers.

During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner provided a comprehensive overview of the 24 online services currently available, including the Shop and Establishment Act registration, registration under the Contract Labour Act etc. He emphasized the need for the Assistant Labour Commissioner to ensure that all eligible labourers benefit from these schemes.

With a registration of 22,000 labourers in the district, the Deputy Commissioner urged the ALC to increase the number of contractors registered under the Contractor Act. He also directed the establishment of a dedicated helpline to assist labourers, ensuring they encounter no obstacles in accessing their rights and services. The Deputy Commissioner reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring that all government schemes reach labourers promptly and effectively.

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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