SRINAGAR: In order to approve cases under Sponsorship program (non institutional service under Mission VATSALYA), a Sponsorship and Foster care Approval Committee (SFAC) meeting was On Monday held under the chairmanship of District Magistrate (DM) Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat.

Under such Sponsorship programs, financial assistance at the rate of Rs. 4000 per month is given to children belonging to widow/ divorce/ abandoned mothers, orphans, disabled and other vulnerable ones so that they grow in their families or extended families and continue their education.

Around 700 cases were reviewed and approved by the committee, which were received from field functionaries of Social Welfare, ICDS and Education. Among other members present in the meeting were Program Officer ICDS, Chief Planning Officer, District Social Welfare Officer Srinagar, Chairperson Child Welfare Committee Srinagar, Superintendent Specialized Adoption Agency Srinagar and President Chotey Taray (NGO).

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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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