KULGAM: Kulgam celebrated National Girl Child Day with a grand function held at Conference Hall mini-secretariat and presided over by the Deputy Commissioner Kulgam, Athar Aamir Khan.

The function was organised by District Social Welfare Department, Kulgam under the aegis of Mission Shakti Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP),  aiming to promote awareness about the rights, education, health, safety, and empowerment of the girl child.

Joint Director Planning,Malik Suhail; ACD, Bilal Ahmad Kamgar; CEO, CMO, DSWO and other officers participated in the programme. Addressing on the occasion the DC highlighted that girls are excelling and achieving remarkable success across diverse fields and play a pivotal role in the nation’s overall progress and development.

He appreciated the efforts of the Department in organizing the event and emphasized that empowering girls through education and equal opportunities is essential for building a progressive and inclusive society.

On the occasion, appreciation certificates were distributed to meritorious girls and dedicated staff members in recognition of their achievements, commitment, and valuable contributions towards the promotion and protection of girl child rights in the district.

As part of the celebrations, a rally under Beti Bachao Beti Padhao was also organized within the premises of the Mini Secretariat Kulgam to spread the message of gender equality and girl child empowerment. 

Awareness activities, interactive sessions, and distribution of IEC materials were also conducted during the programme.  District Social Welfare Officer,  Snobar Altaf  urged all stakeholders to work collectively for the effective implementation of welfare schemes aimed at uplifting girls and women in the district.

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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