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GANDERBAL: Sankalp Hub for Empowerment of Women, under the Department of Social Welfare, organized an awareness camp at Wakura, Ganderbal, to educate women about various welfare initiatives aimed at their empowerment. The event focused on key women-centric schemes and provisions under the POSH Act and SHE-Box initiative, conducted in collaboration with the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM).

During the camp, participants were informed about schemes like the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY), which promotes savings for a girl child’s education and marriage, and the Tejaswini scheme, designed to encourage women entrepreneurs. The State Marriage Assistance scheme and Sponsorship scheme were also highlighted, offering financial aid to economically weaker families and vulnerable children, respectively.

Additionally, the Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) and Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) were discussed, focusing on maternal health and institutional deliveries. The Integrated Dairy Development scheme (IDDS) was also briefed about, which promotes sustainable dairy farming by providing subsidies for setting up dairy units, purchasing milch animals, and processing infrastructure. It aims to enhance milk production, generate self-employment, and improve rural livelihoods, especially for women.

The camp emphasized the role of these initiatives in empowering women, fostering entrepreneurship, and ensuring financial and social security. The event was well-received and showcased the commitment of the Department of Social Welfare and Sankalp Hub to uplift women and enhance their socio-economic status in the region.

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