SRINAGAR: Minister for Social Welfare, Education, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo today attended the virtual meeting chaired by Union Minister for Women and Child development, Annpurna Devi to review progress on implementation of Sakhsham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 across the country.

During the meeting, Minister Sakeena Itoo briefed the Minister about the status of various welfare schemes on women and child development across Jammu and Kashmir.

Sakeena Itoo also flagged various issues before the Union Minister and sought removal of qualification bar in recruiting of Anganwadi Helpers. She also asked for a mechanism for permanent accommodation for Anganwadi centres functioning from rented buildings as it creates hurdle in proper maintenance of these centres.

Minister Sakeena also requested the Union Minister for smooth flow of funds so that the Anganwadi Helpers and workers are paid timely wages. She also asked for increasing the honorarium in favour of Anganwadi workers and helpers.

She further assured the Union Minister full cooperation from J&K Government in effective implementation of various Centrally sponsored schemes on Women and Child development.

Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here
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

       LOOK_HERE.jpg Esteemed readers, for your convenience, we have categorized our news publishing into following 👇