SRINAGAR: The Labour Department, Jammu and Kashmir, organised a one-day Conference-cum-Workshop on Labour Codes at SAMCI Riviera  Rajbagh, Srinagar, today, with the objective of enhancing awareness and understanding of the key provisions and implementation of the Labour Codes among the officers and officials of the department.

The conference was graced by Vikas Ahlawat, Labour Commissioner, Jammu and Kashmir, as the Chief Guest, in the presence of Najwan Nazki, Deputy Labour Commissioner, Kashmir/Central. The programme was attended by all Assistant Labour Commissioners, Labour Officers and Labour Inspectors of Kashmir Division.

The deliberations primarily focused on two significant labour legislations, viz. Code on Wages and Code on Social Security, with emphasis on their objectives, key provisions and implications for workers, employers and the effective administration of labour laws.

Addressing the gathering, the  Labour Commissioner, highlighted the importance of the Labour Codes in strengthening the labour administration framework, promoting transparency and ensuring better protection of workers' rights. He emphasized the need for enhanced awareness and capacity-building among departmental officers for effective implementation of the provisions of the Labour Codes.

Subsequently, Sajad A. Geelani, Advocate and ADR Practitioner, delivered a detailed presentation on the Code on Wages, explaining its aims, objectives and significant provisions.

Shafat N. Ahmad, Lawyer and Mediation Professional, elaborated the Code on Social Security, highlighting its various aspects and the framework for extending social security benefits to eligible workers.

The conference provided a valuable platform for knowledge-sharing, interactive deliberations and capacity-building of departmental officers. It also reinforced the importance of coordinated efforts towards effective labour law implementation and the promotion of workers' welfare across Jammu and Kashmir.

The programme concluded successfully with a renewed commitment to strengthening labour administration, improving awareness of the Labour Codes and ensuring the effective delivery of statutory benefits to workers.

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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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