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RAJOURI: A disability camp for specially-abled persons and senior citizens was inaugurated by Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Om Prakash Bhagat at GMC&AH Rajouri. The camp aims to provide assistive devices and appliances to needy individuals, promoting their physical, social and psychological rehabilitation.

While speaking at the inaugural function, the Deputy Commissioner emphasized on the objective to assist the needy persons with disabilities by providing durable, sophisticated and scientifically manufactured modern, standard aids and appliances that can promote their physical, social and psychological rehabilitation by reducing the effects of disabilities. He also said that the initiative is a significant step towards promoting inclusivity and empowering specially-abled persons and senior citizens in the region.

District Social Welfare Officer Rajouri, Abdul Raheem briefed the participants about the initiative for improving the quality of life for persons with disabilities, senior citizens and ensuring their access to essential mobility aids.

He further informed that such assessment camps are also being organized at Tehsil Headquarters of Darhal, Thanamandi, Kotranka, Nowshera, Sunderbani and Kalakote w.e.f 18.07.2024 to 26.07.2024 for the assessment of Physically Challenged persons / Senior Citizens of the District for providing assistive devices/aids and appliances under ADIP and Rashtriya Vyoshri Yojana (RVY) Schemes.

Dr. Mehmood Bajjar, Superintendent GMC Rajouri informed that   to provide assistance to these specially-abled persons, the District Disability Rehabilitation Centre has been established at District Hospital Rajouri for providing similar facilities to specially abled persons.

Among others, District Social Welfare Officer Rajouri, Abdul Raheem; Superintendent GMC Rajouri, Mehmood Bajran, Doctors from GMC Rajouri, Tehsil Social Welfare Officer Rajouri and experts from ALMICO were present on the occasion.

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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.

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