• Para Legal Volunteers spread awareness about Prohibition of child Marriage Act-2006

REASI: Under the directions of the Chairman District  Legal Services Authority Reasi (also Pr. District and Sessions Judge Reasi) Khalil Choudhary, a review  meeting was today  held to assess the working of Para Legal Volunteers  at Reasi and TLSC Mahore.  The  meeting was chaired by Secretary DLSA  Pooja Gupta at Reasi and by  Chairman TLSC Himanshoo Attri at Mahore. 

During the meeting, the performance and field activities of PLVs were reviewed in detail. Emphasis was laid on strengthening legal awareness at the grassroots level, effective identification of beneficiaries entitled to free legal aid and timely dissemination of information  regarding the legal services schemes. The PLVs were encouraged to work with renewed dedication. They were asked to reach out to marginalized and vulnerable sections of society,  especially in  remote areas. 

 The Secretary DLSA Reasi and Chairman TLSC Mahore   highlighted the crucial role of PLVs as a bridge between the legal services institutions and the public. The PLVs were asked to conduct regular field visits, ensure proper documentation of activities and maintain coordination with legal services authorities to ensure effective implementation of legal aid programs. 

Both the meetings concluded with a collective resolve to further strengthen the legal aid delivery system and ensure access to justice for all. Meanwhile, an awareness program was also organised in collaboration with District Social Welfare Department at Madarssa Nowabad Reasi to spread public awareness about the Prohibition of Child Marriage.

 The PLVs sensitized the general public especially parents and guardians to the ill effects and legal consequences of child marriage, provisions of the Prohibition of child Marriage Act-2006 and the importance of ensuring education, health and overall development of children.  They were also informed about free Legal Aid services available through DLSA Reasi and the role of Legal Services Authorities in safeguarding the rights of women and children.

The campaign was well received by the local residents, who appreciated the efforts of DLSA Reasi and Social Welfare Department in spreading legal awareness and promoting social justice

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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