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  •  Visits Zaiba Aapa Institute of Inclusive Education Bijbehara

ANANTNAG: Minister for Social Welfare, Education and Health, Sakeena Itoo today visited the Zaiba Aapa Institute of Inclusive Education, Bijbehara, and took a comprehensive overview of the facilities, educational programmes and rehabilitation services being provided to children and persons with disabilities.

During the visit, the Minister inspected various facilities of the institute, including classrooms, intervention classes, physiotherapy services and the physical rehabilitation department. She interacted with the staff and took keen interest in the educational, therapeutic and rehabilitation activities being undertaken for children with disabilities.

The Minister was accompanied by MLA Bijbehara, Dr. Bashir Ahmad Veeri; Mission Director, Poshan; Chief Education Officer; Chief Medical Officer; Tehsil Social Welfare Officers; CDPO Bijbehara and other concerned district officers.

During the visit, the Minister expressed satisfaction over the functioning of the Zaiba Aapa Institute of Inclusive Education and appreciated the dedicated efforts of the institution towards the education, rehabilitation, care and empowerment of children and persons with disabilities.

She assured the management of the institute that the Government would extend all possible support and cooperation through the concerned departments. She also directed the district officers accompanying her to maintain close coordination with the Humanity Welfare Organization Helpline and extend necessary institutional support to strengthen services for persons with disabilities.

The Minister appreciated the entire team of Humanity Welfare Organization Helpline for its sustained efforts towards disability inclusion, rehabilitation, education and social empowerment.

In his welcome address, Founder and Chairman, Humanity Welfare Organization Helpline and Zaiba Aapa Institute of Inclusive Education, Javed Ahmad Tak, presented a welcome address and briefed the Minister about the activities and initiatives of the institution. He also highlighted various policy issues concerning the rights, welfare, empowerment and social inclusion of persons with disabilities.

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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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