BANDIPORA: As part of Janjatiya Gaurav Pakhwada 2026, the Health and ICDS Departments of Bandipora organised a series of health screening, awareness and community outreach activities across the district, focusing on the health, nutrition and overall well-being of children and tribal communities.

Under the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK), Mobile Health Teams (MHTs) conducted screening of children at Middle School Bakhshibal Baniyari, Government Middle School Aragam, Boys Middle School Tangath and various schools in Sudi, Kilshay and Tulail areas of Gurez. The teams carried out screening for the four Ds—Defects at Birth, Deficiencies, Diseases and Developmental Delays including Disability, besides general health check-ups.

Awareness sessions were also organised on Anaemia Mukt Bharat, National Deworming Day and other child health initiatives. At Middle School Bakhshibal Baniyari, children were provided deworming medication and Iron and Folic Acid (IFA) supplements as per their age.

Additionally, a special health camp was organised at Ayushman Arogya Mandir Ketsun, extending healthcare services and health awareness to the local community. ICDS activities also focused on promoting awareness regarding maternal and child health, nutrition, hygiene and various welfare services.

The activities reaffirmed the commitment of the District Administration and the concerned departments towards strengthening healthcare and nutrition services, ensuring early identification of health conditions and improving the overall well-being of children, particularly in tribal areas of the district.

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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