KULGAM: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Athar Aamir Khan today chaired a meeting of Officers to review the functioning of Social Welfare and implementation of various beneficiary and pension schemes of the government in the district.

District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO) informed the chair that under Integrated Social Security Scheme, 29082 cases have been sanctioned and under the National Social Assistance Programme target of 5219 cases stand achieved.

She also added that under the State Marriage Assistance Scheme one time financial assistance to 1204 cases was sanctioned in  FY  2022-23, 1870 in FY 2023-24 and during 2024, 752 cases have been  sanctioned so far.

During the review meeting, the DC instructed the DSWO and the Tehsil Social Welfare Officers (TSWOs) to ensure the expeditious clearance of pending cases. He also emphasized the need to ensure that all eligible beneficiaries are covered under various welfare schemes.

The DC urged the department to work diligently to ensure that all eligible beneficiaries receive timely assistance and that the benefits of these schemes reach every corner of the district.

He also reviewed the functioning of One Stop Centre and ICPS in the district. The meeting was attended by ADC Viqar Ahmed Giri, JDP Zahid Sajjad, DSWO, Snobar Altaf, TSWOs and other officers.

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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.

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