JAMMU: Sponsorship & Foster Care Approval Committee Jammu has approved monthly financial assistance for 94 destitute children here at its meeting chaired by the Committee Chairman (District Magistrate) Sachin Kumar Vaishya.

The beneficiaries include three children whose video showing their poor plight was widely circulated on social media a couple of months ago. The three children were severely lacking in nutrition, with one child desperately asking for milk. In response, the Social Welfare Department and members of the civil society stepped forward to assist the poor children.

These children, along with 91 others, will be receiving a monthly assistance of  Rs. 4,000 for the next three years, or until they reach 18 years of age, whichever is earlier, under Mission Vatsalya.

The committee meeting, held in the presence of Member Secretary Mamta Rajput (District Child Protection Officer) and other committee members, saw the District Magistrate calling for proactive efforts towards child protection and welfare activities in the district. Other initiatives for the wellbeing of children were also discussed during the meeting.

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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.

— Team JK Monitor

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