REASI:  District Development Commissioner Reasi, Nidhi Malik convened a meeting here today to review the functioning of the Social Welfare Department in the district. The meeting focussed on evaluating the implementation of social security, women and child centric schemes. District Social Welfare Officer Sachin Sharma provided a detailed presentation on the schemes and initiatives in the district.

It was informed that 15,246 beneficiaries across the district are currently receiving Old Age Pension under Integrated Social Security Scheme (ISSS), while an additional 5317 beneficiaries are enrolled in the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP).

The DDC emphasized the importance of close coordination among other departments to ensure the smooth functioning of the schemes. She  emphasised timely disposal of applications of Marriage Assistance Scheme that provides one-time financial assistance to PHH/AAY girls of marriageable age.  

The DDC also reviewed the functioning of Mission Shakti and Mission Vatsalya schemes and instructed the officials of SANKALP Hub for Empowerment of Women, Reasi to create a database of all Women centric schemes of Other Departments that will be useful to sensitize such beneficiaries approaching SANKALP Hub for support.Chief Planning Officer, Narinder Kumar, Tehsil Social Welfare Officer, Mahore and other officials were present.

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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