DODA: As part of the ongoing nationwide Sewa Parv campaign, a series of events and initiatives were today organized across Doda district with active participation from various departments, schools, and institutions. The celebrations focused on promoting community service, environmental sustainability, health awareness and youth empowerment.

The District Employment & Counselling Centre, under Mission Yuva, hosted the Udyam Yuva Fest 2025 at Town Hall Doda, with Deputy Commissioner Harvinder Singh as the Chief Guest. The fest inspired youth towards self-reliance, entrepreneurship and innovation through Yuva Career Compass, Facilitation Zones and Skill Expo Stalls.

 A Swachhta pledge was also administered, while students from schools, colleges, Polytechnic and ITI showcased their talent and entrepreneurial ideas. Winners were felicitated by the DC at the conclusion of the event.

Educational institutions also marked the occasion with enthusiasm.  GHSS Dradhu and GHSS Malothi organized Green School pledge-taking ceremonies, where students and staff committed themselves to environmental protection, cleanliness and sustainable practices. The Health Department, under the leadership of CMO Dr. Om Kumar, organized health outreach camps at Assar, Bhaderwah, Ghat and other blocks.

Services included free medicines, immunization, TB and NCD screening, Hb testing, menstrual hygiene awareness, hand-washing demonstrations and ABHA card generation.

The Ayush and Agriculture Departments also contributed through awareness drives, wellness activities and farmer-focused programs promoting sustainable agricultural practices and herbal medicine awareness. Collectively, these initiatives reflected the true spirit of Sewa Parv—service to society, service to nation—by strengthening health, education, environment and youth development across 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.

— Team JK Monitor

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