BANDIPORA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib, today joined officers, CDPOs, Supervisors and Anganwadi workers in keenly listening to the live broadcast of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address from Dhar, Madhya Pradesh. On the occasion, Prime Minister launched a series of women-centric initiatives aimed at strengthening health and well-being at the grassroots level.

Speaking during the broadcast, Prime Minister emphasized the importance of empowering women through health, nutrition and welfare-based initiatives, which are expected to benefit communities across the country, particularly at the grassroots level. The message resonated widely with the participants in Bandipora, who pledged to align their efforts with the national vision of empowerment and service.

Following the event, DC directed CDPOs, Supervisors and Anganwadi workers to work with greater dedication and sincerity for improving the health and well-being of their communities. She stressed the importance of convergence among departments and underlined the need to ensure that the benefits of welfare schemes reach the most vulnerable sections of society.

DC further called upon field-level workers to translate the Prime Minister’s vision into action by strengthening outreach, creating awareness and ensuring quality service delivery to women and children across the district.

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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