REASI: In a significant step towards ensuring well-being of the children in need of care and protection, the Sponsorship and Foster Care Approval Committee (SFCAC) approved 290 cases under the sponsorship component of the Mission Vatsalya Scheme at its meeting chaired by District Magistrate Reasi, Nidhi Malik, here today.  At the outset, District Child Protection Officer (DCPO) Sachin Sharma presented a comprehensive briefing on the cases received under the scheme.

The Committee, headed by the District Magistrate, meticulously scrutinized all applications to ensure that eligible children receive the necessary financial and social support while continuing to live within their community and cultural environment. The District Magistrate reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to create safe and secure environment for vulnerable children, enabling them to grow and thrive without displacement from their families or communities.

The DM further emphasized that the approval of these cases stands as a testament administration’s dedication to safeguarding children’s rights and supporting their holistic development. The meeting was attended by DCPO Sachin Sharma, the Chairperson of the Social Welfare Committee Reasi and other committee members, reflecting a strong collaborative effort to uplift and empower children through strategic welfare initiatives.

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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