JAMMU: On the occasion of Labour Day, the Labour Department J&K organized a series of impactful programmes in Jammu, reaffirming its commitment towards the welfare, dignity, and empowerment of workers.

This year’s observance was aligned with the theme “Ensuring a Healthy Psychosocial Working Environment,” emphasizing the importance of mental well-being, safe and supportive workplaces, and the need to address emerging challenges affecting workers’ overall health and productivity.

Labour Commissioner J&K Charandeep Singh joined workers at Labour Chowk, Gangyal, where he interacted with them and highlighted various labour welfare schemes aimed at improving their socio-economic conditions. Workers were sensitized about government initiatives, refreshments were distributed, and it was assured that a special outreach camp would soon be organized to enhance access to these schemes.

As part of the celebrations, a webinar on the theme “Ensuring a Healthy Psychosocial Working Environment” was organized, bringing together officers, experts, and stakeholders from across the Union Territory. The session commenced with a welcome address by Deputy Labour Commissioner, Jammu, Sukhpal Singh, followed by opening remarks by the Labour Commissioner.

The webinar featured insightful deliberations by eminent speakers including Prof. Renu Nanda, Prof. Hema Gandotra, Ms. Nimisha Rajput, and Dr. Ritika, who discussed critical issues such as child labour prevention, gender pay disparities, and the working conditions of women employees. The session concluded with remarks by the Labour Commissioner, while the vote of thanks was presented by ALC Central Roopali Gandotra.

In another programme held at Shram Bhawan, Jammu, workers were felicitated for their invaluable contribution to society. The event was attended by FA/CAO Nimisha Anand, Inspector of Factories Ravinder Krundoo, AMO JKESIS Dr Jyoti Jolly, and Dr Neeru Khajuria, among others.

Similar programmes were organized across various districts of Jammu and Kashmir, where officers of the Labour Department actively engaged with workers and stakeholders. These events focused on awareness generation, facilitation of welfare schemes, and strengthening coordination with stakeholders to ensure maximum outreach and benefit to the labour community.

The day-long programmes reflected the Department’s sustained efforts to promote inclusive growth, ensure safe and healthy working conditions, and strengthen outreach of welfare schemes for the labour community across Jammu and Kashmir.

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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.

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