KUPWARA: Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Shrikant Suse, today flagged off the “Poshan on Wheels” campaign at the DC Office Kupwara aimed at strengthening grassroots nutrition outreach and early childhood development.

The campaign is designed to enhance awareness about nutrition, health, and well-being, particularly among women and children in far-flung and underserved areas of the district.

Through mobile outreach, the initiative seeks to ensure last-mile delivery of key services under various nutrition and child welfare schemes, aligning with ongoing efforts to combat malnutrition and promote holistic development.

Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner highlighted the importance of sustained community engagement and inter-departmental coordination in achieving the objectives of the Poshan Abhiyaan.

He emphasized that innovative outreach mechanisms such as “Poshan on Wheels” will play a vital role in reaching vulnerable populations and ensuring inclusive growth. On the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner also distributed Vidyarambh Certificates among children graduating from Anganwadi Centres after attaining six years of age.

The Deputy Commissioner congratulated the children and their parents, reiterating the administration’s commitment to strengthening foundational learning and ensuring a smooth transition to the school education system.

Programme Officer, ICDS Kupwara, Yaar Ali Khan, District Planning & Education Officer, CDPO Kupwara, ZEO Kupwara, besides, ICDS Supervisors, Anganwari Workers and large number of children were present on the occasion.

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A Profound Loss: JK Monitor Mourns the Passing of Founding Chairman Dr. Priya Ranjan

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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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