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UDHAMPUR:  In the second leg of the fifth week of the ongoing 100-day special awareness drive under Mission Shakti, an awareness camp cum enrollment drive was conducted by Sankalp: Hub for Empowerment of Women Department of Social Welfare Udhampur at AWC Megani Panchayat Sansoo.

The event aimed to educate the public about various women-centric schemes in District Udhampur, including the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao  initiative, Direct Benefit Transfer, and Aadhar authentication. The program also aimed to motivate women to enroll in the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana and take advantage of its benefits.

The entire program was organized under the able guidance of Saloni Rai Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, and the supervision of District Social Welfare Officer Kanika Gupta.

During the event, District Mission Coordinator HEW, Jyoti Pathania provided insights into Mission Shakti schemes such as Childline (1098), Women Helpline (181), and One Stop Centers. Participants received comprehensive information about women-centric schemes and their documentation requirements.  Pathania encouraged women to pursue self-employment for a brighter future for themselves and their families.

The program concluded with a plantation drive organized by the District Social Welfare Department, during which six plants were planted by the HEW team in the name of newborn babies under the BBBP banner.

Approximately 80 participants, including HEW staff, supervisors of the Poshan project, Anganwadi workers, helpers, and local women, benefited from the awareness program.

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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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