BARAMULLA: As part of the ongoing Good Governance Week, a one-day awareness programme on Labour Codes and governance initiatives was organized today at the BDO Office, Singhpora, District Baramulla.

The programme was chaired by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Pattan, Gulzar Ahmad, who addressed the gathering and highlighted the significance of Good Governance Week in promoting transparency, accountability, and citizen-centric service delivery. The SDM emphasized the importance of creating awareness among workers about their rights and welfare measures.

The Assistant Commissioner Labour (ACL), Rahil Amin, while speaking on the occasion, highlighted key provisions of the Labour Codes and sensitized participants about various labour welfare schemes, including the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PMSYM) Scheme and Jammu and Kashmir Building and Other Construction Workers (JKBOCW) Welfare Schemes, focusing on eligibility, benefits, and registration procedures.

In the presence of the Assistant Commissioner Labour, the SDM distributed Labour Cards among eligible beneficiaries, facilitating their access to social security and welfare schemes.

The programme witnessed active participation from labourers, officials, and members of the public, reaffirming the district administration’s commitment to effective implementation of labour welfare initiatives under the Good Governance framework.

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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