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

KISHTWAR: To promote awareness about the Eat Right initiatives and FSS regulations among food business operators (FBOs), consumer associations, NGOs and departmental officers on licensing, registration, and food fortification, a one-day workshop cum interaction event was held today here in the conference hall of the New DC Office Complex. The event, hosted by Designated Officer Food Safety Farooq Ahmed Sheikh, was attended by Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Hashmat Ali Yatoo and the Deputy Commissioner of Food Safety, FDA Division Jammu.

The program aimed to raise awareness and ensure the effective implementation of food safety regulations to safeguard public health and Eat Right initiatives. The workshop addressed key topics, including food fortification in ICDS and Mid-Day Meals, hygienic practices in food preparation, the deployment of Mobile Food Testing Vans, hygiene ratings, and the importance of FoSTaC (Food Safety Training and Certification) programs, Organic farming, RUCO and quality of the Food as well as Consumer safety.

In his address, the Commissioner Food & Drug Administration stressed the importance of maintaining and implementing a civic sense of quality and hygiene among the general public. Deputy Commissioner Rajesh Kumar Shavan emphasized the need for awareness about the Food Safety Act and its ground-level implementation. He said that a holistic approach needs to be adopted for improving awareness among the Consumers, Manufacturers, Producers and Stockists.

The DC further said that the Healthy Baby Competition is already being organised in the District to encourage good health of the children. “Another major move is encouraging Model Panchayats to achieve the best results in terms of Food Safety through organic farming,” he added. The Deputy Commissioner Food Safety, FDA Jammu Division, Madan Lal Mangotra, shared detailed insights about commonly used products and focused on consumer awareness and strict vigilance.  Designated Officer Food Safety Farooq Ahmed Sheikh  delivered a detailed presentation, engaging the participants, including FBOs and prominent citizens, ICDS, MDM, PDS and FBOs and allied Departments for the welfare of the Society and Public in General.   

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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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