UDHAMPUR: The "Didi Ki Rasoi" canteen was formally inaugurated by Project Officer District Urban Development Agencies for Udhampur, Reasi and Kathua Jaffar Abass Batt at Sub District Hospital Ramnagar. The canteen was inaugurated in the presence of Block Medical Officer Ramnagar Dr. Harvinder Singh, hospital staff, self-help group members and locals.

This canteen offers a diverse range of home-cooked meals at affordable prices, managed by women Self-Help Groups constituted under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana National Urban Livelihoods Mission. The canteen serves as a platform for SHG members to showcase their culinary skills and entrepreneurial spirit, providing a sustainable income stream that empowers women to take charge of their financial lives.

Jaffar Abass Bhatt stated that this marks the sixth installment of Didi Ki Rasoi Canteen initiative launched under DAY-NULM.   Previously, canteens were established at DC Office Complex Udhampur, Government College for Women Udhampur and Government Degree College Boys Udhampur.

Bhatt expressed heartfelt appreciation to Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Saloni Rai for her unwavering support and highlighted the canteen's potential to provide sustainable income for SHG members. He also thanked BMO for allocating space to the SHG members within the Sub District Hospital premises.

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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.

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