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

KISHTWAR: In a significant step towards strengthening labour welfare and awareness, the Department of Labour, Kishtwar, organized an extensive awareness camp at the Power House of the Pakal Dul (Afcons site) Hydroelectric Power Project (HEP).

The programme was conducted under the directions of the Deputy Commissioner, Kishtwar, Pankaj Kumar Sharma and under the supervision of the Assistant Labour Commissioner, Kishtwar, Mamta Sudershan.

The awareness drive aimed at familiarizing workers with the newly enacted Labour Codes and various Financial Inclusion Schemes of the Government of India in which over 200 workers engaged at the project site actively participated in the programme.

During the camp, detailed and interactive sessions were held on key labour legislations, including the Labour Codes, the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020, the Social Security Code and the Labour Card system.

The sessions comprehensively highlighted the rights, duties, and entitlements of workers under the revamped labour law framework. Officials of the Labour Department interacted extensively with workers belonging to skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled categories, addressing their queries and concerns.

The participants were sensitized about labour welfare measures, workplace safety norms and social security provisions aimed at ensuring a secure and dignified working environment.

Special emphasis was laid on promoting Financial Inclusion Schemes such as the Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana and the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan Yojana.

Workers were apprised in detail about the eligibility criteria, benefits and enrollment procedures under these schemes to enable them to avail long-term social and financial security.

The programme was well received by the workforce and reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to safeguarding labour rights while promoting awareness and inclusion among workers at major infrastructure projects in the district.

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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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