SRINAGAR: Department of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Kashmir along with Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Jammu and Kashmir Branch Office (JKBO), organised the Stakeholders’ Conclave 2025.

Director, Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Dr. Owais Ahmad, was the chief guest at the event. In his address, he emphasised the importance of standards in everyday life, noting that “standards are the backbone of quality, safety and reliability, and their adoption is crucial for the welfare of consumers.”

Pankaj Atri, Joint Director, BIS-JKBO, also addressed the gathering, stressing the vital role of BIS in creating a culture of standardisation. “BIS is committed to ensuring that consumers get quality products and services, and such initiatives help in building trust between industry and consumers,” he said.

The conclave was also attended by officers of the Food Safety Department and Ashish Kumar Dwivedi, Standard Promotion Officer, BIS-JKBO, who highlighted BIS outreach and awareness initiatives aimed at promoting consumer rights and safe practices.

The event brought together regulators, consumer bodies, and industry stakeholders on a common platform, fostering dialogue on strengthening quality standards and consumer protection in Jammu and Kashmir.

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