KISHTWAR: In a significant step towards enhancing maternal and child health, Sankalp HEW Kishtwar under the directions of DSWO Kishtwar Zubair Ahmed, conducted an awareness session in collaboration with ICDS at PO ICDS New DC Office Complex Kishtwar.

This session aimed at educating pregnant and lactating mothers about the importance of nutrition and adequate rest before childbirth. The primary objectives of this session are Educating Mothers on Nutrition, emphasising the need for rest and creating awareness on health practices.

Sankalp team discussed the objectives of PMMVY Schemes to provide cash incentive for partial compensation for the wage loss so that the women can take adequate rest before and after child birth and to improve health seeking behaviour amongst the Pregnant women and lactating mothers.

The collaborative effort by SANKALP-HEW and ICDS marks a significant stride in promoting maternal and child health. By focusing on the critical aspects of nutrition and rest, this awareness session aim to ensure healthier outcomes for mothers and their babies, contributing to the overall well-being of communities.

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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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