KULGAM: A joint meeting of the ASHA Unit (Awareness, Support, Help and Action) and the DAWN Unit (Drug Awareness and Wellness Navigation for a Drug-Free India) of District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Kulgam was held today at the ADR Centre, Kulgam. The meeting was convened to deliberate upon and strengthen coordination between various Government Departments and DLSA Kulgam in the effective implementation of ASHA and DAWN initiatives under the aegis of NALSA.

The meeting was chaied by Aijaz Ahmed Khan, Principal District & Sessions Judge (Chairman, District Legal Services Authority) Kulgam.  Members of the ASHA and DAWN Units, including Additional District Judge, Rafia Hassan Khaki and Additional District Magistrate,  Viqar Ahmed Giri attended the meeting.

During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on various components of the ASHA and DAWN schemes, with special emphasis on inter-departmental coordination.  It was unanimously decided to depute Para Legal Volunteers (PLVs) and Panel Lawyers, in coordination with Panchayat-level committees, to identified areas for conducting special awareness programmes. The focus will be on prevention, awareness, rehabilitation, and social reintegration of affected persons and victims.

It was further resolved to undertake physical visits to the Addiction Treatment Facility, Palash, and Parisha (Child Care Institutions) to assess facilities and strengthen outreach.  Additionally, a 100-day awareness campaign on the prevention and protection against child marriage was formally launched. Members of both units actively participated and offered valuable suggestions to enhance the outreach and effectiveness of the ASHA and DAWN programmes across 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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