BUDGAM: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam, Akshay Labroo today chaired a review meeting to assess the progress of various Health, social welfare and schemes of Education sector.  The review was aimed at evaluating the implementation status of these initiatives to enhance educational infrastructure, health services, and social security support for District Budgam.

During the meeting, the DC reviewed drinking Water facility in schools , status of toilet facilities for boys and girls in schools, status of electricity provisions across the schools of district and the status of overall infrastructure in the district. He emphasised on 100% distribution of pre-matric scholarship for ST Students in order to encourage school attendance and reduce dropout rates.

Health and Social Welfare schemes were also discussed during the meeting. The DC said there should be awareness and promotion of safe institutional deliveries for better maternal and child health outcomes.  For ABHA (Ayushman Bharat Health Account) creation, progress on the generation of ABHA accounts for universal health coverage was assessed by DC.

Further both Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakaram (JSSK) and Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) were reviewed in the meeting. The DC also reviewed pension disbursement under the National Social Assistance Program (NSAP) and the Integrated Social Security Scheme (ISSS). State Marriage Assistance scheme was also discussed where in he directed the concerned officers for ensuring 100% assistance to the eligible beneficiaries.

The DC emphasized the importance of ensuring these schemes reach their intended beneficiaries effectively and instructed the concerned departments to expedite their efforts for better coverage and quality service delivery.  He also highlighted the need for consistent monitoring and grievance redressal mechanisms to resolve any challenges faced by beneficiaries. The meeting was attended by CPO, CEO, CMO, DSWO Budgam and all the other concerned officials.

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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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