KULGAM: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Shahzad Alam, today chaired a meeting of the District Level Selection Committee (DLSC)/District Level Task Force (DLTF) to scrutinize online applications and finalize the selection and waiting lists for financial assistance towards NEET coaching under the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) Scheme for the financial year 2026–27.

During the meeting, the Committee undertook a detailed scrutiny of the online applications received under the scheme to ensure a fair, transparent and merit-based selection process. Following the scrutiny, the selection and waiting lists were finalized in accordance with the prescribed guidelines for extending financial assistance to eligible girl students for NEET coaching.

The Deputy Commissioner emphasized that welfare schemes aimed at promoting girls’ education must be implemented with complete transparency, accountability and fairness, ensuring that deserving beneficiaries receive timely and effective support.

Th meeting was attended by other committee members including ADC, Vikar Ahmad Giri, DPO, ICDS, Zaheer Ahmad, Chief Planning Officer; Malik Suheel, Chief Education Officer, Fayaz Ahmad Mir, Chief Medical Officer, Dr.Showkat Hussain, District Social Welfare Officer, Rameez Raja (Member Secretary), and a representative of the Red Cross.

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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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