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

SRINAGAR: Social Welfare Department, SANKALP- Hub for Empowerment of Women- Mission Shakti Srinagar conducted, Training Programme on various Women Centric schemes and legal provisions at Zila Sainik Welfare Office Srinagar today with the functionaries of various Child Care Institutions of Social Welfare Department.

During the program, the participants were made aware about various Women Centric laws including (Prohibition of Child Marriage Act ,2006, Dowry Prohibition Act,1961, Domestic Violence Act ,2005, Maternity Benefit Amendment Act ,2017, Sexual Harassment at workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal)-POSH Act, 2013 and Equal Remuneration Act,1976).

The significance of organizing such training programme is to enhance knowledge and develop capabilities of the functionaries to deliver services effectively. District Mission Coordinator, S-HEW, emphasised the importance of such capacity-building initiatives and highlighted the significance of women-centric schemes and legal safeguards through a detailed presentation.

The Event witnessed the presence of functionaries from each Child care institution of Social Welfare Department including Palassh, Pareesha, Observation Home, Open shelter for Boys, Open Shelter for Girls, Intellectual Disability Home-Boys, Intellectual Disability Home- girls and Specialized adoption Agency and internship students from college. The event was attended by the District Mission Coordinator S-HEW, Ruqaya Ashraf and officials of S-HEW, Social Welfare Departments. 

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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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