KISHTWAR: The ongoing Panchayat (Village) Level Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) Campaign against Menace of Drug Abuse has drawn overwhelming participation from all stakeholders of society across District Kishtwar. The weekly awareness events were organized today across all 13 blocks. The grassroots level initiative recently launched aims to raise awareness against the devastating effects of substance abuse and to mobilize community participation in the fight against drug addiction.

As part of this sustained effort, awareness drives are being organized at panchayat level every Monday, ensuring continuous engagement with local communities including residents, students, and community leaders.  Designated officers and Nodal agencies hosted programmes at various locations, wherein Intensive IEC activities were organized to generate awareness among the participants.

The activities included the debates, symposiums, motivational storytelling, distribution of awareness pamphlets, announcements and sharing of the success stories by the saviours, besides Socio-legal implications of the Abuse.  The events were attended by government functionaries along with students, teachers and community leaders.

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