REASI: The District Administration Reasi, under the supervision of Deputy Commissioner Nidhi Malik, continued its activities on the 9th day of the Sewa Parv 2025, with the spirit of “Service before Self.”

The Social Welfare Department, in collaboration with Mission Poshan and the Police Department, organized an awareness programme on child rights and the Nasha Mukt Abhiyan. An awareness camp was also held to assist people in applying for various welfare schemes.

The School Education Department, in convergence with the Health and Social Welfare Departments, conducted basic First Aid training workshops for students and teachers. A total of 791 schools participated, covering 48,251 students, thereby equipping them with essential life-saving skills.

The Rural Development Department (RDD) organized “Ek Din Ek Ghanta Ek Saath” cleanliness drives across all 153 Panchayats, promoting collective action for sanitation and hygiene.

The Horticulture Marketing & Planning Department held an awareness camp and workshop at the Fruit and Vegetable Market, Reasi. A large number of farmers, FPOs and cooperative members participated and were sensitized about departmental schemes and initiatives.

The Municipal Council, Reasi (MC Reasi) carried out multiple activities including a cleanliness drive at Kalka Mata Mandir stairs, a plantation drive in Ward No. 3 Nai Basti, wall painting on the AMRUT theme at Wazir Bowli, enforcement of the single-use plastic ban at Bus Stand Market and awareness on Angikaar PMAY 2.0 along with door-to-door waste segregation.

In addition to these initiatives, other departments also continued their outreach and welfare activities. The 9th day of Sewa Parv 2025 in Reasi was marked by collective departmental efforts and community participation, further strengthening the district’s commitment to public service and social welfare.

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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