BANDIPORA: District Child Protection Unit, Mission Vatsalya, Bandipora, in collaboration with the District Administration, on Thursday  organized a capacity building programme for various stakeholders, including the District Juvenile Police Unit, Bharat Scouts and Guides, NSS Volunteers, Self-Help Groups, and representatives of Non-Governmental Organizations.

The programme was aimed to sensitize participants about the formation of Child Help Groups at the sub-district, ward, and PRI levels. These groups play a crucial role in identifying children in need of care and protection at the grassroots level.

During the programme, Gowhar Mahmood, Protection Officer, highlighted the role and responsibilities of Child Help Groups in implementing the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015.

Dr. Asima Hassan emphasized the responsibilities of the District Child Protection Unit, Child Welfare Committee, Juvenile Justice Board, and Special Juvenile Police Unit besides Dr. Nasir Ahmad Bhat discussed the role of the Child Helpline.

In the closing remarks, Sahir Majeed, District Child Protection Officer, thanked the participants and stressed the importance of Child Help Groups in tracing children who require care and protection. The programme was part of the Mission Vatsalya initiative, which aims to strengthen child protection services at the district level

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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.

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