In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family

RAMBAN: The Labour Department Ramban today organized a mega awareness camp in the Conference Hall Maitra to acquaint workers about the new Labour Codes and Social Security Schemes. The programme, held under the supervision of Assistant Labour Commissioner Amit Kumar, was attended by over 150 workers, including GREF workers, contract labourers, construction workers and other unorganized sector workers. The camp focused on generating awareness about the four New Labour Codes and the Social Security Schemes.

Addressing the gathering, the ALC highlighted the key provisions of the Code on Wages- 2019; Industrial Relations Code-2020; Code on Social Security-2020 and Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code- 2020. He emphasized that these codes consolidate 29 central labour laws, thereby enhancing Ease of Living for workers and Ease of Doing Business for employers. The Prime Minister Shram Yogi Maandhan (PMSYM) pension scheme was also elaborated in detail.

Officials from J&K Bank imparted awareness on Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) and Atal Pension Yojana (APY). District Employment Officer (DEO) briefed participants about the welfare schemes being implemented in the district under the J&K Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (JKBOCWWB).

As many as 15 on-the-spot registrations were carried out under PMSYM by CSC VLEs. Later, the officials addressed grievances related to labour card registration, renewal and other procedural matters. The event aimed to empower the local workforce and ensure their financial security through social security schemes and the provisions of the New Labour Codes.

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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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