SRINAGAR: Social Welfare Department (SWD), SANKALP- Hub for Empowerment of Women- Mission Shakti Srinagar organized Community Awareness on various women centric schemes, Legal Services, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, Skill Programmes and various livelihood Schemes among the Local Community members at Tankipora today.

The Objective of organizing such a Community awareness programme was to bring the local community members under the umbrella of different schemes for enhancement of the quality of life. As part of the initiative, a special session on Stress and Mental Health Issues among Women was also conducted with the participation of ASHA workers from Block Hazratbal. The session highlighted that around one in five women experience common mental health issues such as depression and anxiety.

The resource persons from SANKALP-HEW Srinagar underlined the need for organizing such awareness sessions regularly, as stress significantly impacts women’s overall health, leading to issues like anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders. They also shared various stress management strategies, including regular exercise, healthy eating habits, mindfulness, and social engagement, to promote mental well-being among women.

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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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