SHOPIAN: In a significant step towards ensuring legal identity and inclusive access to welfare schemes, District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Shopian commenced a three-day Aadhaar registration camp under the SAATHI campaign (Survey for Aadhaar and Access to Tracking & Holistic Inclusion). The camp focuses on Aadhaar enrolment of vulnerable and marginalized children, particularly those who are orphaned, in street situations or otherwise deprived of basic documentation.

The inaugural session of the campaign was held at Govt. High School Shadab Karewa, and was inaugurated by Mehmood Ahmad Chowdhary, Chairman, DLSA Shopian in the presence of SAATHI committee members and frontline legal services functionaries. The initiative aligns with the broader vision of the Legal Services Authority J&K & National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) to ensure that no child is left behind due to lack of Aadhaar identification, particularly those belonging to marginalized, destitute, and at-risk groups.

During the first day of the camp, 16 children were registered for Aadhaar, earlier identified through prior field surveys conducted by the SAATHI committee in coordination with various stakeholders including educational institutions, child welfare officers, and local outreach workers.

The registration process was facilitated by Aadhaar operators deputed in coordination with the district administration, with assistance from PLVs of DLSA Shopian, who ensured smooth documentation, verification, and support for the children and their guardians throughout the process. The event was attended by members of the SAATHI committee, DLSA staff, PLVs, and other field functionaries associated with the campaign.

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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