• International Day of Persons with Disabilities
  • Also presents cheque of Rs. 50,000 to SC beneficiaries

JAMMU: On the occasion of International Day of Persons with Disabilities commemorated at Convention Centre, here, Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo distributed 10 motorized tricycles (scooties) to individuals with disabilities as well as cheques of Rs 50,000 to Scheduled Caste (SC) beneficiaries under the Income Generation Component of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme.

Principal Secretary, School Education, Suresh Kumar Gupta; Commissioner Secretary, Social Welfare, Sheetal Nanda; Director Social Welfare Jammu, DSWOs and other officers were also present on the occasion.

Interacting with the beneficiaries on the occasion, Sakeena Itoo highlighted that these motorised tricycles will enhance mobility as well as make them self dependent . She added that these tricycles will enable recipients to navigate daily life with greater ease and engage more actively in society.

 ā€œToday, we renew our commitment to creating an inclusive society where every individual, regardless of ability, has the opportunity to thriveā€, Sakeena said, while underscoring the significance of such initiatives.

She also engaged with beneficiaries who received cheques of Rs 50,000 on the occasion.  The beneficiaries, while interacting with the Minister, informed her that they also received training in various trades to promote financial independence and improve their living standards under this Centrally Sponsored Scheme.

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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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