ANANTNAG: In a significant step towards empowering the tribal communities and safeguarding their constitutional rights, District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Anantnag, in collaboration with the Tehsil Legal Services Committee (TLSC) Vailoo, organised a one-day Tribal Rights Awareness Programme today at Middle School Bidhard.

The central theme of the programme was the ‘Protection and Enforcement of Tribal Rights Scheme 2015,’ and aimed at enlightening the tribal populace about their legal rights and available protections. The event was graced by Fauzia Paul, Sub-Judge and Secretary, DLSA Anantnag, as the chief guest, and Shafeeq Ahmad Malik, Sub-Judge and Chairman TLSC Vailoo, as the guest of honour.

Secretary DLSA Anantnag apprised the tribal community about their special rights and the legal protections available to them. Deputy LADC Anantnag,   Abid Rasool Padder;  Assistant LADC Anantnag, Jasra Ayoub and Panel Lawyer TLSC Vailoo, Advocate Nazir Ahmad Padder provided valuable insights into the practical aspects of legal rights and remedies available to tribal communities.

Speakers elaborated on the provisions of the Tribal Rights scheme 2015, emphasizing legal safeguards against exploitation, protection of land rights, access to education, healthcare, and livelihood schemes tailored for Scheduled Tribes. They also highlighted the role of Legal Services Authorities in ensuring free legal aid and justice to the marginalized sections of society.

Interactive sessions and open discussions allowed the participants to voice their concerns, seek clarifications, and understand the legal mechanisms available for the protection of their rights. A large number of tribal community members, students, teachers, and locals participated in the event with great enthusiasm.

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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