JAMMU: Deputy Commissioner Jammu Sachin Kumar Vaishya, who chairs the Monitoring Committee of the Eco-Sensitive Zone of Ramnagar Wildlife Sanctuary, chaired a meeting today to discuss the formulation of the Zonal Master Plan. The consultancy work for drafting the Master Plan has been formally allotted following the completion of the Expression of Interest process. Submission deadlines were shared with the agency, and the Committee directed for completing the plan within the scheduled time frame.

A PowerPoint presentation was given by Wildlife Warden Jammu and Member Secretary Vijay Kumar, wherein the Committee members from various departments, including Commissioner JMC Dr Devansh Yadav, ACD Danish Rasool Mir, District Mining Officer Varinder Singh, I/c Range Officer Forests Virender Kumar besides others were present.

The Zonal Master Plan aims to define the framework for permitted, regulated, and prohibited activities within the 10 sq. km area declared as an Eco-Sensitive Zone in 2021. The plan is intended to ensure environmental protection while guiding sustainable development in the region. Eco-Sensitive Zones act as buffer areas around protected habitats, helping reduce external pressures on wildlife ecosystems by controlling human activity through defined regulatory mechanisms.

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