DODA: In a significant step towards promoting child welfare and ensuring social security for vulnerable children, the District Development Council Chairperson Doda, Dhananter Singh along with Deputy Commissioner, Harvinder Singh today distributed Non-Institutional Care (NIC) Sponsorship benefits among 328 eligible beneficiaries for the financial year 2025–26.

The total assistance amount disbursed under the initiative stands at Rs. 96 Lakh. The financial support has been provided under Mission Vatsalya, a centrally sponsored scheme aimed at ensuring care, protection and holistic development of children living in vulnerable circumstances. The sponsorship assistance is extended to orphans, children with a single parent and those suffering from life-threatening diseases or living with disabilities.

The DDC Chairperson and Deputy Commissioner highlighted the commitment of the administration towards safeguarding the rights and well-being of children. They stated that the financial assistance would significantly help in meeting essential needs of the beneficiaries, particularly in the areas of education, nutrition and healthcare, thereby securing a better future for them.

The distribution event was attended by vice chairperson DDC, Sangeeta Rani Bhagat, District Social Welfare Officer Doda, Zubair Ahmed, along with officials of the Social Welfare Department and other stakeholders.

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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