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

RAJOURI: Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Abhishek Sharma today chaired a meeting of the District Level Advisory Committee (DLAC) to review the implementation of the Food Safety and Standards Act and to assess the overall food safety enforcement mechanism in the district.

During the meeting, the DC reviewed compliance with food safety standards, enforcement measures and the functioning of food safety regulations across the district. He also reviewed the status of online registration of schools on the Eat Right Portal and the certification of Eat Right Schools, emphasizing the need for maximum coverage.

The DC stressed the promotion of fortified food under ICDS, Mid-Day Meal (MDM) and Public Distribution System (PDS) to address nutritional deficiencies. He directed the concerned departments to intensify training and awareness programmes on food safety, hygiene, Eat Right initiatives and safe food practices.

Emphasizing public health protection, the DC issued strict directions for effective implementation of COTPA, stating that no shop shall sell cigarettes or tobacco products adjacent to educational institutions. He also underlined the importance of FoSTaC training for ICDS functionaries, ASHA workers and teachers associated with Mid-Day Meals to ensure food safety at the grassroots level.

The DC further directed the promotion of millet-based recipes in departmental canteens as part of the nutrition and healthy diet initiative. He emphasized strict enforcement and regular inspections of deep-frozen food units, restaurants, dhabas and street food vendors, along with thorough checking of dairy products and poultry items to ensure food safety compliance.

The meeting was attended by ADDC, Malikzada Sheraz ul Haq; General Manager DIC, Harpal Singh; CPO, Masooq Ahmed; AC Food Safety, Tariq Mahmood; CMO, Dr. Manohar Lal Rana; AD FCS&CA, Rohit Kumar; DySP, Khaliq Hussain; Chief Agriculture Officer, Rajesh Verma and other district and sectoral officers.

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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.

— Team JK Monitor

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