JAMMU: Mission Shakti District Hub for Empowerment of Women Jammu, in collaboration with JKRLM, organised an awareness session on gender sensitisation, financial literacy and women-centric government schemes for Self Help Group (SHG) members in village Khandwal, Satwari.

Gender Specialist Sonali Rana addressed the gathering on gender sensitisation, emphasising equality, dignity and active participation of women in all aspects of life. Financial Literacy Specialist Sunil Choudhary informed participants about women-centric financial schemes, banking procedures and how SHG members can leverage government initiatives for economic empowerment and entrepreneurship.

The programme was organised under the supervision of District Mission Coordinator Mission Shakti, Shagun Manchanda and coordinated with the support of BPM Neha Dubey from JKRLM. Other resource persons included S. Dharampal Singh, Agriculture Extension Officer Phallian Mandal, who spoke on agricultural schemes and training opportunities for SHG members.

Branch Manager J&K Bank SKUAST Satwari, Dheeraj Sharma guided participants on banking services and financial schemes under Mission YUVA. Arun and Sehrish, Panchayat Account Assistants (Yuva Doots) from Phallian Mandal, shared information on youth-led government schemes, rural digital initiatives and financial inclusion programmes for women.

The session was well-received by SHG members, who interacted with the experts and expressed keen interest in availing themselves of the schemes and services discussed. The programme concluded with all participants and officials taking the Independence Day Pledge, reaffirming their commitment to freedom, equality and national progress.

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