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JAMMU: Deputy Commissioner Jammu, Dr. Rakesh Minhas today chaired a meeting to review the functioning of the Social Welfare Department and the implementation of various welfare schemes in the district.

Programme Officer, Integrated Child Development Services, Pankaj Anand, gave a detailed presentation on the working of the department. The DC was briefed about the implementation of key schemes including Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana, Ladli Beti Scheme, Mission Poshan and the functioning of Anganwadi Centres.

Dr. Minhas issued directions for immediate interventions to further strengthen service delivery under these schemes. He stressed the need to improve the functioning of Anganwadis and suggested measures for better monitoring and outreach.

District Social Welfare Officer, Nawaz Sharif, presented the progress under Integrated Social Security Schemes and apprised about other flagship activities of the department, such as the provision of prosthetic aids, State Marriage Assistance Scheme, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan and Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana.

The Deputy Commissioner directed the officers to ensure that no eligible beneficiary is left out of the coverage of the schemes. Functioning of various statutory bodies including the Juvenile Justice Board, as well as interventions for children in street situations, was also reviewed.

The meeting was attended by Chief Planning Officer, Ajaypal Singh, besides Tehsil Social Welfare Officers and Child Development Project Officers.

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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