JAMMU: District Magistrate Sachin Kumar Vaishya along with Director Social Welfare, Rupesh Kumar inspected Louis Braille Memorial Residential Schools for Boys and Girls at Roop Nagar, here today. They also visited Golden Days Daycare and Recreation Centre for Senior Citizens today. Additional District Development Commissioner Sher Singh and Tehsildar Jammu North Aman Kumar Anand were also present during the visits.

During these visits, the officers reviewed the facilities and services being provided to the residents. They interacted with the elderly and visually impaired children, ensuring their grievances and needs were addressed. The inspection aimed to evaluate the quality of accommodation, food, healthcare and other support services available at the homes. Both the officers emphasised the importance of maintaining a clean and safe environment for the residents and directed the staff to adhere to high standards of care.

While the DM instructed the management to ensure timely medical check-ups and recreational activities for the inmates, the Director Social Welfare stressed the need for skill development programs to empower the visually impaired children. The District Magistrate assured the residents of continued support from the administration and emphasised the government’s commitment to their welfare. Immediate steps were directed to address any gaps in the facilities.

Later, the District Magistrate, along with other officials, inspected the SOS Children's Hostel at Gole, Jammu. During the visit, they thoroughly reviewed the facilities available for the children and scrutinised the records to ensure proper maintenance.

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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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