UDHAMPUR: To raise awareness about child health and nutrition, a District-Level Healthy Baby Competition was held here today. Deputy Commissioner Saloni Rai was the chief guest and inaugurated the event in the presence of District Programme Officer Poshan  Subhash Chander Dogra; Chief Medical Officer Dr. Anil Manhas, Chief Education Officer, CDPOs, officials from ICDS, parents and other dignitaries.

Addressing the gathering, the DC commended the efforts of the Poshan Department in organizing the competition and emphasized the importance of early childhood nutrition. She urged mothers to prioritize breastfeeding and balanced diets for their children. The DC stressed the need for community-wide awareness to ensure proper child nutrition, fostering a healthier future generation. She highlighted that the primary objective of the competition was to promote the health and well-being of newborns and ensure adequate care for mothers.    

Earlier, PO Poshan briefed the DC on various initiatives undertaken in the district in implementing the Poshan Abhiyan. He stated that the Healthy Baby Competition aimed to educate parents on early childhood care, proper nutrition and best parenting practices. The healthy baby competitions were organised throughout the District starting from panchayat level, sector level, project level and finally culminating at District level. This event encouraged mothers to adopt healthy habits for their children’s holistic development and well-being. During the event, several activities such as frog jump, singing, reciting of the poems and dancing competitions were organized for the children. Later, the DC presented gifts to all the children participants on the occasion.

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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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