SHOPIAN: In a dedicated move to foster gender equality and raise awareness on the rights of the girl child, Sankalp Hub for Empowerment of Women (SHEW), Mission Shakti Shopian today organized an impactful awareness programme at Government High School Chanchmarg, Shopian. The session was led by the Gender Specialist of Sankalp Hub, who strongly emphasized the importance of girl education and the need to empower girls to become informed and confident individuals. The speaker urged students and staff to stand against gender discrimination and uphold the rights of every girl child.

Faculty members of the school also spoke passionately about the value of educating girls, their fundamental rights, and the vital role girls play in shaping a progressive society. A pledge ceremony was held where students and staff committed themselves to support and protect the rights of the girl child.

Awareness stickers carrying powerful messages were pasted in and around the school premises to spread the message beyond the event. The programme concluded on a hopeful note, with a collective commitment to continue working towards a society that values, educates, and empowers every girl child.

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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Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here