UDHAMPUR: Under the guidance of District Development Commissioner Ananth Dwivedi and supervision of District Social welfare officer Kanika Gupta,  Phulwari-a Specialized Adoption Agency, under Mission Vatsalya, Department of Social Welfare, Jammu & Kashmir, has successfully completed the inter-country adoption process of a child named Shiv, marking a significant and memorable milestone in his life.

Child Shiv was born on July 15, 2025 at Reasi and was voluntarily surrendered by his biological mother. Subsequently, on July 17, 2025 the child was handed over to the concerned authorities for care, protection and rehabilitation. Later, the child was provided with a safe and protective environment under the care of the Specialized Adoption Agency.

After completing the prescribed procedures and legal formalities under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act and Adoption Regulations, 2022, the child was successfully matched with a prospective adoptive family from Canada.

The completion of the adoption process and fulfillment of the required formalities paved the way for adoption of Child Shiv. He was officially handed over to his adoptive family by Phulwari Specialized Adoption Agency on Nov 12, 2026. The successful completion of this inter-country adoption represents a beautiful journey of hope, care and new beginnings.

Shiv will now have the opportunity to grow up in a permanent family environment filled with love, affection, care and security. The adoption process highlights the continuous efforts of the Department of Social Welfare and Phulwari Specialized Adoption Agency towards providing children in need of care and protection with the opportunity to find a permanent and loving family.

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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