KATHUA: Wildlife Division Kathua organized one-day awareness cum training workshop for Forest Officers and staff at Jasrota Training Centre of Jasrota Wildlife Sanctuary.  As many as 42 forest officers (Range officers/Foresters) of Kathua, Billawar, Samba, Udhampur, Ramnagar and Jammu Forest Divisions along with Forest Protection Force (FPF) personnel from J3 Kathua and staff of wildlife Divisions Jammu and Kathua participated in the Workshop.

Assistant Conservator of Forests (ACF) Research Amit Sharma delivered a detailed PowerPoint Presentation (PPT) and shared his experiences on Human Wildlife Conflict and equipment used during rescue operations. He further highlighted the significance of the coordination and real time information sharing with sister wings of the Forest Department, Police, Local Administration and PRIs while dealing with Human Wildlife Conflict.

Wildlife Warden Kathua Vijay Kumar apprised the officers regarding legal procedure and manual for framing Wildlife offence cases   before the Court. A hands-on training exercise on the installation of Camera traps was also conducted inside the Jasrota Wildlife Sanctuary. Regional Wildlife Warden Jyotsana appreciated the efforts of wildlife division Kathua for organizing the training for field staff and stressed the officers to implement these inputs in the field for conservation of forests and Wildlife.

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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