• DC stresses on strengthening monitoring mechanism

DODA: District Level Advisory Committee (DLAC) on Food Safety today finalized a reinforcement plan to strengthen food safety measures in District Doda The meeting, chaired by Deputy Commissioner (DC) Harvinder Singh, who also serves as Committee’s chairman, reviewed the implementation of the Food Safety and Standards Act-2006, while taking a string of decisions to strengthen coordination and the monitoring mechanism.

The meeting was attended by all Committee members, representatives of consumer organizations, Food Business Associations and functionaries from the enforcement departments.   Key decisions included periodic inspection of food business establishments to verify compliance of set norms, ensuring availability of well equipped food testing labs along with timely NABL accreditation to strengthen scientific assessment of food quality.

Special stress was laid on strengthening the monitoring mechanism, including enforcement of rules; sample lifting, prosecution and adjudication under food safety laws. Promotion of fortified food across key welfare schemes such as ICDS, Mid-Day Meal Scheme and other nutritional safety nets was also stressed upon.

The meeting further decided to promote food safety and nutritional literacy among citizens through coordinated efforts under Ayushman Bharat, Poshan Abhiyan and Swachh Bharat Mission. The DC emphasized that ensuring safe and healthy food for all citizens is a shared responsibility and called for collective efforts from government departments, food business operators and civil society to uphold the highest standards of food safety across the district.

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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.

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