GANDERBAL: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting of the District Social Welfare department and ICDS at the VC Room of the DC office, Ganderbal.

During the meeting, DC took a detailed assessment of various welfare schemes being implemented in the district. He sought feedback on the progress, coverage, and effectiveness of these schemes to ensure that their benefits are delivered to the intended beneficiaries.

He laid special emphasis on the effective implementation of all social welfare initiatives, with particular focus on achieving saturation in pension coverage across all eligible categories including old-age, widow, and disability pensions.

DC also reviewed the functioning of the Old Age Home in the district and stressed the need to provide improved facilities and proper care to the elderly residents. In addition, DC also took a detailed appraisal of various services being provided under ICDS, including Supplementary Nutrition Programme, Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE), Immunization, and pre-school education to children in the age group of 0 to 6-years.

DC directed the Program Officer ICDS to ensure quality services under the programme focusing on targeted beneficiaries. The meeting was attended by the Chief Planning Officer, Programme Officer ICDS, District Social Welfare Officer and other concerned officials.

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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