JAMMU: The Labour Commissioner, J&K, Charandeep Singh today reviewed the implementation and progress of the PradhanMantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PM-SYM) scheme at a meeting with all Assistant Labour Commissioners (ALCs) of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

During the meeting, it was informed that 85,954 unorganised workers have been registered under PM-SYM in Jammu & Kashmir till date. The Labour Commissioner reviewed the ongoing registration drive and noted that necessary plans have already been put in place to further accelerate enrolment under the scheme, with a special focus on intensified field-level activities.

The Labour Commissioner directed all ALCs to continue the registration drive in a mission-mode and further strengthen awareness and sensitisation through Information, Education and Communication (IEC) activities, awareness camps and direct interaction with unorganised workers.

Emphasising inter-departmental coordination, he also instructed the officers to take on board other line departments and stakeholders to ensure faster and wider registration of eligible beneficiaries under PM-SYM, so that the benefits of the scheme reach every unorganised worker.

The PradhanMantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PM-SYM) is a flagship social security scheme of the Government of India aimed at providing old-age protection to unorganised workers. Under the scheme, workers in the age group of 18 to 40 years can enroll by making a nominal monthly contribution, with an equal contribution by the Central Government. On attaining the age of 60 years, the beneficiary is entitled to a minimum assured pension of â‚č3,000 per month.

Reiterating the significance of PM-SYM, the Labour Commissioner stressed that the scheme is a vital instrument for ensuring social and financial security of unorganised workers and called upon all field officers to work with greater coordination and commitment for its effective implementation across the Union Territory.

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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