BUDGAM: As part of the ongoing Sewa Parv celebrations leading up to Gandhi Jayanti on 2nd of October, a series of impactful activities were today conducted across various institutions and blocks of district Budgam, with enthusiastic participation of students, community members, and officials.

At HSS Bugam, Chadoora Budgam, the day witnessed multiple programmes under the banner of Sewa Parv. Students actively participated in cleanliness drives, awareness sessions, and cultural activities aimed at spreading Gandhian values of sustainable living, community service, and collective responsibility.

Similarly in Block S.K. Pora, Block Development office organised Shram Daan, cultural performances including Band Paether and Ladishah, alongside a special programme on menstrual hygiene awareness.

MLA Beerwah, Dr. Shafi Wani presided over as the chief guest. He participated in Shram Daan and encouraged people to adopt waste segregation, sustainable lifestyle practices, and responsible waste disposal methods. MLA also felicitated students for their innovative waste-to-wealth projects, lauding their creativity and contribution towards environmental protection.

At BHSS Ichigam, students were empowered with first aid training as part of life-skill development under Sewa Parv. The training helped students gain knowledge about emergency response and preparedness, enabling them to become responsible citizens equipped to save lives in times of need.

Sewa Parv is being observed as a 17 day long initiative across the district, aimed at fostering a bottom-up approach towards sustainable living, community service, and personal responsibility, values deeply advocated by the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi.

District administration Budgam has reiterated its commitment to ensure maximum public participation in the upcoming days of Sewa Parv, thereby turning this campaign into a people’s movement for cleanliness, awareness, and sustainable development.

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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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