BANDIPORA: SANKALP – Hub for Empowerment of Women (HEW), Mission Shakti, Department of Social Welfare Bandipora, in collaboration with the Child Development Project Office (CDPO) Bandipora, today conducted an on-the-spot issue resolution session to address technical challenges faced by ICDS workers and supervisors in PMMVY portal entries.

An expert from SANKALP HEW, provided hands-on technical support and assisted participants individually and resolved various portal-related issues on the spot, facilitating smoother and more efficient data entry.

The session witnessed active participation of Anganwadi Workers and Supervisors, who benefitted from practical guidance and step-by-step support. Officials highlighted the importance of accurate and timely data entry under PMMVY to ensure timely disbursement of benefits to eligible beneficiaries.

Awareness regarding various schemes of the Social Welfare Department and other line departments was also imparted, with emphasis on strengthening outreach at the grassroots level.

A session on Poshan Pakhwada under ICDS was also held, focusing on the importance of nutrition, maternal health and child care. Participants were sensitized about their role in promoting awareness within communities.

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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Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here