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UDHAMPUR: As per the directions of Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Saloni Rai under the  supervision of District Social Welfare Officer Udhampur, Kanika Gupta, One Stop Centre for Women Udhampur organised an awareness Program on "Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act 2012 including awareness on 'Beti Bachao Beti Padao', Female Foeticide, Family Disputes, Domestic Violence, Inheritence Rights and Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act 2013, at DPO Conference Hall DPO (Poshan) office Udhampur.

In this program, Adv. Akhil Dubey was the Resource person who awared the women present there regarding these acts and their objectives for the benefit of women. He held an interactive session with the audience regarding these acts. He also explained about the New Criminal Laws - Bhartiya Nagrik Sahayta Sanhita, Bharitya Sakshya Sanhita and Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita in which sections regarding women rights are mentioned. 

Different departments like Mission Vatsalya, Sanginis from mission Poshan, Sankalp HEW, UMEED, Special Women Cell joined the program. Thereafter, Central Administrator, One stop centre for Women Udhampur, Meena Kumari Thakur also expressed her views on the topic. She underlined various services offered by OSC and also told about how it helps the Aggrieved Women who suffer from such offences.

More than 50 participants took benefit of the program with a vow that they will pass on information to the grass root level. Later refreshment was also distributed to the participants.

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
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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