ANANTNAG: To promote the spirit of service, community participation and inclusive governance, the first week of Sewa Parv 2025 campaign witnessed multiple and vibrant theme-based events by line departments across district Anantnag.

Departments of Education, Higher Education, Health, Rural Development, Social Welfare, Youth Services & Sports, Revenue, Horticulture, Agriculture, Forest, Development Authorities, among others, have been at the forefront, conducting activities in tune with the objectives of the campaign.

Pledges, cleanliness, book donation and plantation drives, digital literacy, service delivery and pendency clearance/grievance redressal camps, and community sensitisation sessions on BBBP scheme, NMBA, Poshan Abhiyaan, TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan and SNSP Abhiyaan have featured in the campaign.

Public awareness programs about various government initiatives including revenue services, financial inclusion and social security schemes, distribution of sanction letters under Horticulture, Agriculture and Social Welfare Schemes were also held.

Students actively participated in debate, painting, essay writing and poster making competitions on the themes of public service and nation-building. Athletes participated in a broad array of sports activities including volleyball, cycling, long-distance races on the themes of Run for Unity and Sewa Run, yoga, carrom and chess. It was informed that 519 Domicile, 182 Income, 80 Agriculturist and 26 Unemployment Certificates have been issued while 505 Mutations were attested by the Revenue department during the campaign so far.

Health department has conducted 108 camps under Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan and TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan at different locations involving comprehensive health check-ups for women and screening for TB. Similarly, the ICDS department in collaboration with other departments conducted Poshan Abhiyaan activities at all AWCs of the district.

RDD, ULB and other departments have conducted extensive cleanliness drives in all Panchayats, markets and public areas of the district. On Thursday, Kisan Melas were organised by the Agriculture department at Mattan, Dooru and Anantnag witnessing participation from officers, farmers, representatives of FPOs and SHGs and other stakeholders.

At Mattan, officers from Agriculture imparted awareness to the farmers and growers about scientific and sustainable farming practices. Besides, stalls showcasing government schemes and initiatives were set up by Agriculture, Revenue, RD, Banks, Social Welfare, Poshan and other departments. Certificates sanction letters and BBBP kits were issued to the beneficiaries during the Mela.

Department of YSS organized a district level Cycling Race which started from Sarnal Dadat and concluded at TikBagh Mattan after covering a distance of about 7 Km. The event witnessed participation of about 340 students and athletes who cycled with zeal amid loud cheers.

RDD organised special cleanliness drives on ‘Ek Din Ek Ghanta Ek Sath’ theme wherein the officials and citizens joined for promoting cleanliness and hygiene across the district. The campaign will continue till 2nd October, with many more activities lined up this week.

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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