POONCH:  In a major welfare initiative under Mission Vatsalya, the Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Ashok Kumar Sharma today handed over sponsorship cheques worth 90 lakh to 243 orphan children belonging to different parts of the district. The financial assistance aims to support the education, care and overall well being of orphan and vulnerable children and to strengthen the child protection framework at the district level.

During the programme, District Child Protection Officer, Khalil A Banday briefed the chair about the availability of funds under Mission Vatsalya and explained the procedure adopted for transparent and timely disbursement of the sponsorship amount to eligible beneficiaries. Addressing the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner reaffirmed the district administration’s commitment towards the welfare, protection and holistic development of children in need of care and protection.

It is pertinent to mention that 109 more eligible cases have recently been approved by the District Level Committee headed by the Deputy Commissioner and the sponsorship benefits to these beneficiaries will be released accordingly. Staff of the District Child Protection Office including, Members CWC and PO NIC were present on the occasion.

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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