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

SRINAGAR: Social Welfare Department (SWD), SANKALP-HEW Srinagar, organized a Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) awareness and enrolment drive at Jawahar Lal Nehru Memorial (JLNM) Hospital, Rainawari, Srinagar, today.

The drive was aimed at creating awareness among expectant and lactating mothers about the benefits available under PMMVY and facilitating eligible beneficiaries in accessing the scheme.

During the programme, the officials of SANKALP HEW Srinagar interacted with beneficiaries and provided information regarding the eligibility criteria, application process and benefits under the scheme. During the drive, 22 beneficiaries were successfully linked with PMMMVY scheme enabling them to avail the benefits as per the prescribed guidelines.

The participants were sensitized about the importance of timely registration and availing maternity-related entitlements through the designated process. The officials also encouraged eligible women to come forward and register under the scheme so that the intended benefits reach the beneficiaries in a timely manner.

The initiative reflects the Department’s continued efforts towards ensuring effective implementation of welfare schemes and improving awareness and accessibility of government benefits among eligible beneficiaries.

The Department urged eligible beneficiaries to come forward and avail the benefits of PMMVY and other welfare schemes being implemented for their social and economic empowerment.

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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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