BUDGAM: As part of the ongoing Sewa Parv celebrations, district Budgam today witnessed a wide range of community-oriented activities organised across different blocks, focusing on cleanliness, sustainability, cultural awareness, and agricultural best practices.

At Block S.K. Pora, a cultural Ladishah performance and a play were staged in collaboration with Government High School S.K. Pora and Government Middle School Razwen. The performances, delivered in the local Kashmiri language, emphasized eco-friendly behaviour and sustainable everyday habits, ensuring the message of Sewa Parv reached the local population in an impactful and relatable manner.

At HSS Bugam, Chadoora, a wall painting activity was carried out under Sewa Parv, where students and volunteers depicted themes of cleanliness, environmental protection, and social responsibility. The creative initiative not only beautified the surroundings but also spread awareness through art.

In Beerwah block, Horticulture department Budgam organised demonstrations on orchard drainage, water harvesting, and fruit and vegetable preservation. These practical sessions aimed to equip farmers with sustainable practices to improve productivity and reduce post-harvest losses.

Meanwhile, in Ratsun Block, a Zero Waste Celebration Festival was observed, highlighting the importance of eco-friendly practices, waste minimization, and responsible resource use, thereby encouraging community participation in sustainable living.

Additionally, cleaning drives were undertaken in and around SBM assets at Block Narbal, reinforcing the commitment towards hygiene, sanitation, and maintaining public infrastructure under Swachh Bharat Mission.

The day’s activities reflected the collective efforts of schools, departments, and local communities in carrying forward the spirit of Sewa Parv, blending culture, innovation, awareness, and service to inspire a cleaner, greener, and more responsible society.

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.

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