KISHTWAR: An awareness programme under the Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat campaign was today organised here at Shri Gori Shankar Temple Sarkoot. The programme was conducted by the District Child Protection Unit in coordination with One Stop Centre and Child Help Line, focusing on the legal, social and health consequences of child marriage. Priest Vinay Sharma, local residents, teachers and students participated actively in the awareness sessions.

Protection Officer-NIC Touseef Iqbal Butt explained the provisions regulating the marriage age, the importance of education for children and the mediums to report child related cases to district offices like Child helpline number 1098. “Religious institutions play a crucial role in shaping social values and can act as effective platforms to discourage Bal Vivah and promote child rights,” he noted.

The religious leaders and community members assured full cooperation in spreading the message against child marriage. At the end, the participants took a pledge to oppose Bal Vivah in all forms and to work collectively for the protection of child rights. Among others present included Vikey Sharma (Project Coordinator CHL), Kajal Parihar (Case Worker OSC), Swati Sharma (Counsellor CHL), Vibah Sharma, Sheetal Rana and Aqib Qazi (ORWs DCPU), Shashi Kumar (MPS OSC).

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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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