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

UDHAMPUR: An orientation-cum-awareness Programme on Mission Shakti was organized today at Barmeen in Block Ghordi by the Sankalp Hub for Empowerment of Women, Mission Shakti, Department of Social Welfare.

The programme was organized under the guidance of Deputy Commissioner Minga Sherpa and the overall supervision of District Social Welfare Officer Kanika Guptawith the objective of sensitizing women and community stakeholders about various Government schemes and services aimed at ensuring the safety, security and empowerment of women.

The programme was chaired by local Block Development Officer and attended by around 140 individuals including Ex-BDC Ghordi, former PRI members, Anganwadi Workers, Helpers, SHG members, students and local women. The resource person from District Hub for Empowerment of Women briefed the participants about Sambal and Samarthya, the two major components of Mission Shakti.

The participants were informed about One Stop Centre, Women Helpline 181, Child Helpline 1098 and Beti Bachao Beti Padhao as Sambal is meant for the safety and security of women. “The Samarthya, aimed at empowerment of women, includes welfare schemes like Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana, Palna (National Creche Scheme), Shakti Sadan and Sakhi Niwas,” they were told.

The resource person from the Department of Social Welfare further informed the gathering social security pension schemes, State Marriage Assistance Scheme, Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarship schemes and other initiatives being implemented for the welfare of vulnerable sections of society.

The participants were also sensitized to the functioning of DHEW, eligibility and procedures for availing benefits under various schemes, legal rights of women, institutional deliveries, education of the girl child, prevention of child marriage and domestic violence. As part of the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao initiative, Mission Shakti gave away baby kits to families of newborn babies and water bottles and umbrellas to needy girl students.

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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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