UDHAMPUR: District Magistrate Udhampur Minga Sherpa today formally handed over a child to the adoptive parents in the presence of District Child Protection Officer Udhampur Kanika Gupta, after completion of all legal formalities under the applicable adoption laws.

The adoption process was facilitated by the State Adoption Agency Udhampur (Phulwari) under Mission Vatsalya, in coordination with the authorities concerned, ensuring all statutory procedures and safeguards prescribed under the law were followed.

Speaking on the occasion, the DM congratulated the adoptive family and said the child would receive a nurturing, secure and affectionate environment for holistic growth and development. He said every child deserves the love, care and protection of a family and adoption serves as a meaningful means of securing the best interests of children in need of care and protection.

The District Child Protection Officer said the adoption was completed under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 and the Adoption Regulations framed by the Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA), ensuring the welfare and best interests of the child remained paramount.

Citizens interested in legal adoption have been encouraged to approach the District Child Protection Unit or register through the authorised process under CARA guidelines.

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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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