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BHADERWAH: The Poshan Project Bhaderwah today launched the training program for the first batch of  Anganwadi Workers (AWWs) under the "Poshan Bhi Padhai Bhi" initiative. The program, spearheaded by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, integrates early childhood care, nutrition, and education into a unified framework aimed at fostering holistic child development. The training session was inaugurated by Additional Deputy Commissioner   Sunil Kumar in presence of District Programme Officer (DPO) Paramjeet Singh.

The program underscores a dual approach, ensuring optimal nutrition for children aged 3–6 years while simultaneously fostering early literacy, cognitive development, and life skills through age-appropriate activities at Anganwadi centers. Emphasis was laid on empowering Anganwadi Workers with strategies to conduct interactive educational activities, monitor children's nutritional and developmental progress effectively, and encourage active community participation. The training highlighted the significance of using a play-way method to make learning engaging and impactful for young minds.

Special attention was given to enhancing the Anganwadi Workers' capacity to act as facilitators of change in their communities. Participants were provided with tools to address local challenges in implementing the program and align their efforts with the larger goal of improving early childhood education and health. Discussions also focused on strengthening interdepartmental collaboration to ensure sustained success.

The session concluded with a call to action for all stakeholders to contribute to the initiative's success by promoting awareness and participation at the grassroots level. The holistic integration of "Poshan Bhi Padhai Bhi" is envisioned to create a robust foundation for children's physical, mental, and emotional well-being in the district, setting a benchmark for similar initiatives nationwide.

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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