DODA: District Development Commissioner (DDC) Doda Harvinder Singh today conducted a detailed review of the working of Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), with a focus on accelerating service delivery, improving nutritional outcomes and enhancing field-level accountability. The review meeting was held at the mini meeting hall, DC Office Complex.

The DDC Doda reviewed key performance areas including nutritional support for pregnant and lactating women, growth monitoring of children, early childhood education and operational status of Anganwadi Centres across all blocks. He emphasized measurable improvements in child nutrition indicators and directed officials to bridge service gaps through proactive field engagement.

Progress under Poshan Abhiyaan, Aadhaar saturation of beneficiaries and timely disbursement under Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) were assessed. The DDC Doda instructed officers to ensure seamless and timely supply of nutrition to all eligible beneficiaries and maintain strict transparency in distribution mechanisms.

DDC Doda stressed door-to-door outreach to trace left-out beneficiaries and directed immediate corrective measures where gaps were observed. He further encouraged ICDS teams to intensify community mobilisation and awareness activities to strengthen maternal and child care practices at the grassroots level.

The DDC also called for regular monitoring visits by field officers, updated progress reporting and technology-based tracking to ensure scheme saturation and accountability. The meeting was attended by Programme Officer ICDS  Akhter Qazi; Child Development Project Officers (CDPOs) from all blocks and other concerned officials.

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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