ANANTNAG: In a bid to reach out to the last eligible mother, Poshan Mission (ICDS) Anantnag has launched special enrolment drive for identification and registration of Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) beneficiaries across the district. The mega drive aimed at saturation of the PMMVY started on July 15 and will culminate on July 31 in all the projects of the district.

During this targeted drive, on-spot registration facilities will be provided at designated Anganwadi Centres and other notified locations in a decentralised manner enabling swift enrolment of eligible pregnant ladies and lactating mothers. In addition, new eligible beneficiaries will be identified and enrolled through outreach initiatives and field verification by the concerned teams.

CDPOs and Supervisors shall oversee and monitor the process for its smooth on ground implementation, the concerned authorities informed. The objective of the scheme is to provide the cash benefit of Rs 5000 incentive for compensation of wage loss during the delivery of first child (irrespective of gender of the baby) and promote positive behaviour towards girl child by providing additional cash incentive of Rs 6000 for second (girl) child.

The prospective beneficiaries are urged to carry along necessary documents including Aadhaar card, bank account details, and maternal health records to the nearby AWC for expeditious registration allowing them to avail the scheme benefits.

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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