POONCH: The District Level Committee today reviewed the Sponsorship cum Foster Care cases under Mission Vatsalya initiative here at a meeting chaired by Deputy Commissioner, Ashok Kumar Sharma. As many as 109 cases of orphan children were placed before the Committee. After detailed discussion, scrutiny and deliberation the cases were approved.

The District Child Protection Officer, Khalil A Banday presented a comprehensive briefing on the cases, highlighting the background, eligibility and need based assessment of the beneficiaries under the scheme. The meeting was attended by the Chairman, Child Welfare Committee, PO NIC and other concerned officers and stakeholders, who actively participated in the deliberations and offered valuable inputs.

The Deputy Commissioner emphasized the significance of ensuring timely care, protection, and financial support to orphan and vulnerable children and reiterated the district administration’s commitment towards effective implementation of child welfare schemes. The meeting concluded with directions for expeditious processing and implementation of the approved cases to ensure that the intended benefits reach the deserving children at the earliest.

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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