• Initiative aimed to equip grassroots-level workers about objectives of the scheme

BUDGAM: A capacity-building programme to sensitize and empower grassroots-level workers about the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao initiative concluded today at the Conference Hall of the District Social Welfare Office, Budgam.

The event, organized by SANKALP Hub for Empowerment of Women, Mission Shakti Budgam, aimed to raise awareness among female police officials, PLVs (Para Legal Volunteers), supervisors, teachers, anganwadi workers (AWWs), ASHA workers, and community mobilizers from NRLM (National Rural Livelihood Mission), about the objectives of the scheme.

The participants were also made aware of various women-centric welfare schemes designed to promote and support women's empowerment at the community level. Expert resource persons from Kashmir University and other line departments shared their insights to enhance the knowledge and capabilities of the attendees, equipping them with practical approaches to drive change and uplift women in their respective areas.

The programme concluded with a call to action for the participants to become catalysts of change by spreading awareness and ensuring the effective implementation of women empowerment initiatives in their communities.

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