SHOPIAN: The Sewa PARV-2025 campaign in Shopian continued today with diverse activities across education, social welfare, and agriculture sectors, reflecting the district’s commitment to service and community welfare. At GDC Zainapora, students and faculty members took a Swachhta Pledge, followed by an awareness lecture on mental health and hygiene.The day concluded with a cleanliness drive on the campus, reinforcing the values of personal well-being and collective responsibility.

The Social Welfare Department held an awareness programme at Sedow, informing citizens about various welfare initiatives and schemes aimed at providing social and financial support to vulnerable sections of society along with registration of beneficiaries. Meanwhile, the Agriculture and Horticulture Departments engaged directly with farmers. At Zone Keegam, an awareness programme was conducted, where technical guidance was provided to orchardists on improved cultivation practices.

In addition, a cleanliness drive at Horticulture Zone Saidpora reflected the campaign’s twin focus on agricultural development and environmental stewardship. Alongside these, several other departments also successfully carried out their scheduled activities under the ongoing Sewa Parv calendar, ensuring wide-scale participation across Shopian.

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