JAMMU: Director Social Welfare Department Jammu, Ranjeet Singh today visited various institutions functioning under the Social Welfare Department in district Samba to review facilities, service delivery and overall functioning.

During the visit, the Director inspected Parisha CCI Home for Women, Palash CCI for Boys and Muskan Foundation Senior Citizens Home. The Director interacted with the inmates, staff members and management of the institutions and took stock of living conditions, nutrition, healthcare, education, recreation facilities and safety arrangements.

The Director emphasized the importance of providing a safe, caring and dignified environment for women, children and senior citizens residing in these institutions. Directions were issued to the concerned authorities to ensure strict adherence to prescribed guidelines, timely redressal of issues and continuous improvement in the quality of services being provided.

The management of the institutions apprised the Director about ongoing activities, challenges faced and requirements for further strengthening of facilities. The Director assured all possible support from the department for the welfare and wellbeing of the beneficiaries.

The visit reflects the commitment of the Social Welfare Department towards strengthening institutional care and ensuring the holistic development and protection of vulnerable sections of society. The Director was accompanied by District Social Welfare Officer Samba, Mohd.Nawaz and TSWO's.

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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