JAMMU: Labour Commissioner J&K Government Charandeep Singh today inaugurated the Sewa Parv here at the premises of Labour Sarai Dogra Hall Jammu in the presence of stakeholders from the trade unions, officials of the department and a large gathering of workers from different sectors. In his inaugural address, the Labour Commissioner emphasized the Government’s commitment towards ensuring Shramik Suraksha Aur Samman, highlighting that workers are the backbone of the economy and their welfare remains the top priority.

The Labour Commissioner underlined that the Sewa Parv will focus on extending maximum outreach to workers, creating awareness about labour laws and facilitating enrolment under the social security schemes including e-Shram, PM-SYM, PMSBY, and PMJJBY.

As part of the fortnight-long campaign, special drives will be organized across the Union Territory to spread awareness on the rights and entitlements of workers, conduct health check-up camps and welfare service activities, facilitate registration of unorganised workers, gig and platform workers and construction workers, strengthen interaction between workers, trade unions and the department to ensure effective implementation of labour welfare measures.

Trade union representatives and workers also participated in the programme and shared their views. The initiative was appreciated as a meaningful step to connect governance directly with the working class. Earlier, the inaugural function started with a Shramik Suraksha pledge to make a collective effort to empower workers and ensure their dignity, protection, and welfare.

An amount to the tune of Rs. 15.13 Lakh was also released in favour of the beneficiaries under BOCW scheme, while Rs 8.11 Lakh was paid to an injured driver Ghulam Mustafa as compensation under Employees Compensation Act. Similarly, Rs. 22.32 Lakh was paid to an ex employee of Corporation as the gratuity amount under Payment of Gratuity Act. The grievance of a complainant Sanjeev Kumar filed against Electrified Company was resolved on the spot and an amount of Rs. 79000 was paid to him towards his gratuity by the employer.

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.

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