BHADERWAH: The Social Welfare Department on Friday organized an Awareness-cum-Interaction Programme for senior citizens at Bhaderwah. The initiative aimed to strengthen outreach and enhance awareness among elderly citizens regarding various welfare schemes and services meant for their well-being. The programme witnessed active participation, providing a meaningful platform for interaction and engagement with the senior citizens from across the region.

At the outset, Tehsil Social Welfare Officer (TSWO)   Shahnawaz Ahmad warmly welcomed the participants and highlighted the importance of such programmes.  During the interaction, emphasis was laid on the invaluable role of senior citizens in nation-building, recognizing their experience and wisdom as guiding forces for society. The speakers stressed the need to ensure dignity, respect and social inclusion of the elderly. The programme also served as an interactive forum where participants shared their concerns, feedback and suggestions for improving service delivery and accessibility.

The programme concluded on a compassionate note with the distribution of shawls and hot water bottles among the senior citizens as a token of care and gratitude for their lifelong contributions. 

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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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