• Demonstrations in sheep husbandry, nutrition awareness, anti-plastic measures & cleanliness drives mark the day

SHOPIAN: The seventh day of the ongoing Sewa Parv campaign in district Shopian witnessed a series of impactful activities led by multiple departments, blending innovation, community participation, and awareness for a cleaner and healthier society.

District Sheep Husbandry department demonstrated modern sheep husbandry practices conducted at the Sheep Breeding Farm Zawoora, alongside a showcase of scientific sheep rearing techniques and an advanced wool processing unit, reflecting the department’s efforts to promote sustainable livestock management.

As part of the Swachhta Hi Seva campaign, Municipal Council Shopian reinforced the ban on Single-Use Plastics (SUP) in marketplaces, sensitized vendors about adopting eco-friendly alternatives such as cloth bags, and carried out door-to-door plastic collection drives, thereby encouraging responsible urban living.

Agriculture department organized Sewa Parv activities at the Hi-Tech Polyhouse in Mini Secretariat Shopian and at Killora, with a focus on promoting sustainable farming. Meanwhile, the Forest department and Forest Protection Force conducted a polythene-free cleanliness drive at Sub-District Hospital Keller to strengthen the district’s commitment towards a cleaner environment.

On the health front, family health and nutrition awareness programmes, along with child health and immunization drives, were held at Ramnagri and Sedow, benefitting scores of people.

RDD mobilized community participation in cleanliness campaigns across Gram Panchayats and distributed educational material to reinforce the message of hygiene and collective responsibility. Several other departments also carried out their scheduled activities, ensuring wide-scale participation and continuity of the Sewa Parv spirit 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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