JAMMU: The Bharatiya Janata Party Mahila Morcha today conducted a series of significant programmes in District Doda under the leadership of Advocate Neha Mahajan, State President BJP Mahila Morcha J&K alongwith general secretaries Er Urvashi Gupta and Poonam Gupta.

The day’s proceedings began with an organisational meeting attended by women Karyakartas from various mandals, where discussions focused on strengthening booth-level coordination, accelerating outreach among women beneficiaries, and reinforcing the party’s organisational structure at the grassroots.

A Mahila Sammellan on Atmanirbhar Bharat was subsequently held at the BJP District Office, Doda. Women from multiple Self Help Groups (SHGs) displayed their handcrafted products, highlighting the growing role of rural women in entrepreneurship and self-reliance.

During the programme, Er. Urvashi Gupta, State General Secretary BJP Mahila Morcha, read out the Sankalp Patra and administered the pledge of building a Modern and Self-Reliant India, inspiring all women present to commit themselves to nation-building with renewed energy and dedication. SHG members and women entrepreneurs were felicitated for their contributions toward promoting economic empowerment and skill-based livelihood opportunities.

The programme was graced by the presence of prominent party leaders including District President  Babu Ram Sharma; District General Secretary  Rakesh; Party Spokesperson  Ramesh Khajuria; DDC Vice-Chairperson  Sangeeta Bhagat; DDC Councillor  Jaya Rani Katoch; Mandal President  Satya Sharma. The event was well-organised by District Mahila Morcha President Smt. Arpna Devi, and the stage proceedings were conducted by General Secretary Smt. Anuradha Thakur.

Addressing the gathering, Adv. Neha Mahajan emphasised that women-led development is at the heart of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat. She highlighted the crucial role being played by SHGs and grassroots women leaders in transforming local economies, expanding opportunities, and strengthening society. She appreciated the participation of all women attendees and urged Mahila Morcha workers to continue working with commitment, sensitivity, and organisational discipline to ensure that every government scheme reaches the intended beneficiaries.

The programmes concluded with a renewed pledge by the Mahila Morcha members to further strengthen the organisation across District Doda and to empower women through sustained awareness, training, and community mobilisation.

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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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