SAMBA: The Department of Social Welfare in collaboration with the Muskan Foundation, on Saturday organized an awareness and assessment camp in the Conference Hall, DC Office, Samba. The initiative aimed to provide direct support and statutory benefits to individuals living with the four disabilities covered under the National Trust Act: Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Intellectual Disability (Mental Retardation) and Multiple Disabilities.

During the event, medical and rehabilitation experts conducted on-the-spot functional assessments to facilitate disability certification and UDID generation. The camp also served as a vital awareness platform for families and caregivers regarding two crucial government provisions:  Niramaya Health Insurance Scheme: Officials explained the scheme's ā‚¹1,00,000 annual health cover, which includes hospitalizations, OPD visits, and critical ongoing therapies without requiring prior medical tests.

Legal Guardianship Certificate: Experts guided parents on the legal necessity of obtaining this certificate to secure the authority to make medical and financial decisions for their loved ones once they turn 18.

Dedicated help desks were set up by the Muskan Foundation and the Social Welfare Department to assist families with immediate on-site scheme enrollment and documentation processing. The administration reiterated its commitment to ensuring continuous care, legal security, and dignity for all persons with disabilities in the Samba district.

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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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