SAMBA: District Samba witnessed the grand culmination of Sewa Parv today coinciding with Gandhi Jayanti, as the fortnight-long initiative observed from 17th September brought together various departments in a remarkable display of community service and public welfare.

The comprehensive programme touched thousands of lives across the district, reinforcing the values of service, dedication and good governance through extensive outreach activities.

The Animal Husbandry Department organized impactful awareness programmes for cattle breeders, distributing free veterinary medicines and providing guidance on scientific livestock rearing practices and disease prevention measures.

The Agriculture Department conducted successful sessions at Village Gaghore and Panchayat Ghar Patli, where approximately 30 farmers received vegetable seeds and comprehensive training on mushroom production, beekeeping, and organic farming, along with information about HADP and Central Sponsored Schemes. The programme concluded with a Nasha Mukti pledge, emphasizing commitment to a drug-free society alongside sustainable agricultural practices.

The Education Department observed Sewa Parv across all schools and institutions, conducting cleanliness and plantation drives, health and hygiene awareness campaigns, community outreach activities and visits to old-age homes and orphanages. The initiative culminated today with Gandhi Jayanti celebration and prize distribution ceremonies honoring outstanding performers. The Department of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs conducted extensive outreach activities across Ramgarh, Vijaypur, Samba, Ghagwal and Bari Brahmana, directly benefitting over 600 families through Aadhaar seeding of ration cards, PMGKAY awareness, grievances redressal and market inspections ensuring transparency in service delivery.

The District Programme Office Poshan coordinated yoga sessions promoting healthy lifestyles, gave away nutrition kits to pregnant and lactating mothers and organized cleanliness drives at public spaces and Anganwadi centres under Swachhata Hi Sewa. Plantation drives witnessed enthusiastic participation from local residents, PRI representatives, students and frontline workers, with saplings planted across schools, panchayat premises and community lands.

The successful culmination of Sewa Parv in District Samba demonstrates the power of collaborative governance and community participation, with the district administration committed to carrying forward this spirit of service in all future developmental initiatives.

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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