BARAMULLA: Tehsil Social Welfare Office Dangiwacha organized a programme for senior citizens on Productive Ageing under the National Action Plan for Senior Citizens (NAPSrC) at Community Hall Dangiwacha. The programme aimed to promote active and healthy ageing by encouraging senior citizens to engage in creative, productive, and socially meaningful activities. 

During the event, senior citizen artisans showcased a wide range of traditional skills including handicrafts, basket weaving, cloth making, firepot making, sweater knitting, clay pot making, carpet weaving, and other crafts.

A key highlight of the programme was the enthusiastic participation of the senior citizens, who shared their knowledge and expertise with fellow participants. They demonstrated how these traditional skills can be effectively utilized to lead a more productive, self-reliant, and fulfilling life. 

The artisans were also felicitated by the Tehsil Social Welfare Officer Dangiwacha in recognition of their valuable contributions towards preserving traditional craftsmanship. The programme served as an important platform for fostering social interaction, strengthening community bonds, and promoting the overall well-being of senior citizens.  The Department reiterated its commitment to continue organizing such initiatives for the empowerment and welfare of the elderly.

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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