JAMMU: Mission Shakti, District Hub for Empowerment of Women Jammu Social Welfare Department in collaboration with the Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKRLM), organised a comprehensive session on Gender Sensitisation and Women-Centric Schemes for Self Help Group (SHG) members at Lower Barnai, here today.

The session organized under the supervision of District Mission Coordinator Mission Shakti Shagun Manchanda was aimed to empower women by generating awareness about gender equality and to educate them about various government schemes focused on women's welfare and development. Gender Specialist, Mission Shakti Sonali Rana spoke in detail about gender sensitisation, its importance in community development and the wide range of schemes available for women to support their economic and social growth.

JKRLM Block Programme Manager (BPM) Manisha appreciated the efforts of the Mission Shakti DHEW Jammu team and extended heartfelt thanks to the officials for their dedication to women empowerment. She highlighted the importance of such collaborative initiatives in building informed and self-reliant communities. The programme witnessed active participation from SHG members who engaged in meaningful discussions and expressed gratitude for the informative session.

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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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