RAMBAN: Deputy Commissioner Ramban Mohammad Alyas Khan today chaired a meeting to review the progress of registrations under the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PMSYM) scheme in the district. The meeting was attended by Chief Education Officer Ramban Mohd Sultan, Assistant Labour Commissioner Ramban Amit Kumar, CEO Municipal Council Ramban Sudarshan Singh, District Programme Manager JKRLM Mohd Yousuf, District Manager CSC Nawaz Ahmad, Block Development Officers, CDPOs and other concerned officers.

During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner stressed the need for coordinated efforts among departments to achieve the registration targets within a week. He directed the CEO Municipal Council Ramban to ensure enrolment of all eligible Mid-Day Meal workers, helpers and cooks under the scheme. The CDPOs were instructed to cover all eligible Anganwadi workers, while the District Programme Manager JKRLM was directed to mobilise and register eligible Self-Help Group (SHG) women under PMSYM.

The Assistant Labour Commissioner briefed the Chair about the targets set for the district and the progress achieved so far. He also explained the registration process and highlighted the benefits of the scheme. The Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan scheme provides a minimum assured pension of â‚č3,000 per month after attaining the age of 60 years to unorganised workers aged between 18 and 40 years with a monthly income below â‚č15,000, subject to fulfilment of eligibility criteria. The Deputy Commissioner emphasised the importance of maximising coverage under the scheme to ensure social security benefits for eligible workers across the district.

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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