RAMBAN: Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Alyas Khan today chaired a meeting of line department officers, Block Development Officers and Tehsildars to review progress of registrations under the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan Yojana (PM-SYM) and directed all concerned to ensure full coverage of all eligible beneficiaries in the district.

Among those present were Additional Deputy Commissioner Varunjeet Singh Charak, Programme Officer (ICDS) Abdul Qayoom, General Manager (DIC), Chief Agriculture Officer, Chief Animal Husbandry Officer, Chief Horticulture Officer, Nodal Officer (JKRLM), Assistant Labour Commissioner and other district officers concerned. The Assistant Commissioner (Development), Tehsildars and BDOs participated virtually.

The Deputy Commissioner stated that PM-SYM aims to provide social security and old-age protection to workers in the unorganised sector. He directed all line departments to ensure 100 percent registration of eligible beneficiaries within their respective sectors, including street vendors, construction workers, agricultural labourers and other unorganised workers aged 18 to 40 years.

The DC assigned department-wise targets to achieve the desired registration goals across the district and instructed Tehsildars and BDOs to extend all necessary support to eligible beneficiaries for registration and timely contribution payments, utilising the services of Common Service Centre operators and Village Level Entrepreneurs. He further stressed the need for coordinated efforts among all stakeholders to maximise awareness about the scheme and ensure that no eligible worker is left uncovered.

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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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