• J&K Youth present policy ideas to PM Narendra Modi

JAMMU: Adv. Abheet Sangotra, Youth Advisory Council Member, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Govt of India met His Excellency, the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir at Lok Bhawan, Jammu, following the successful completion of the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD) 2026, held in New Delhi from January 9 to 12.

The Jammu & Kashmir moderation round of VBYLD 2026 was led by Adv. Abheet Sangotra and managed by the Department of Youth Services & Sports. The dialogue functioned as a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India, aimed at institutionalising youth participation in governance, policy formulation, innovation, entrepreneurship, and inclusive development under the vision of a Viksit Bharat.

During the moderation round, 29 students were shortlisted, out of which Kumkum Sharma and Suvidha Sambyal presented their policy presentations before the Hon’ble Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, who also held one-on-one interactions with the selected candidates, while two other students presented before Union Cabinet Ministers, highlighting the growing institutional role of youth in national policy discourse

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 👇

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