POONCH: A meeting of the District Level Advisory Committee (DLAC) on Safe Food and Healthy Diets was convened today under the Chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Vikas Kundal at the DC Office Complex. The meeting focused on reviewing measures to ensure the quality of food in the district, emphasizing the effective implementation of the Food Safety and Standards Act (FSSA).

Key discussions included food safety measures, the role of various stakeholders, and the need for fast-track training and certification for food business operators, Anganwadi centres, and school cooks to ensure hygienic food services. The DC urged officers to maintain hygienic standards in food served at temples, ziyarats, and Gurudwaras.

Highlighting the importance of food safety for public health,  Deputy Commissioner Vikas Kundal instructed officers to ensure the availability of quality food in the market and to establish inspection squads to monitor and prevent the sale of unhealthy or expired products. He also stressed on the promotion of the Eat Right movement and millet cultivation in the district. The meeting was attended by GM DIC, PO ICDS Poonch, CEO, CMO, CAO, AD FSC & CA, and other key officials.

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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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