BUDGAM: As part of the ongoing 100-day  Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, District Budgam today witnessed a series of impactful awareness activities across multiple sectors, reaffirming its commitment towards building a drug-free society. A wide range of programmes including rallies, plantation drives, school-based competitions, and door-to-door awareness campaigns were conducted across the district.

Municipal Committees, educational institutions, and various departments actively participated in organizing these initiatives, ensuring broad-based community outreach. Rallies were held at several locations, drawing enthusiastic participation from students, officials, and local residents, who raised slogans and carried messages highlighting the harmful effects of substance abuse. Plantation drives were also organized, symbolizing a collective commitment towards nurturing a healthy and sustainable future.

In educational institutions, competitions and awareness sessions were conducted to sensitize students about the dangers of drug addiction and the importance of making informed life choices. Door-to-door campaigns further strengthened grassroots outreach, with teams engaging directly with households to spread awareness and encourage community vigilance.

The coordinated efforts of multiple stakeholders, including field functionaries and local bodies, underscored the importance of collective responsibility in addressing the issue of substance abuse. These initiatives not only enhanced public awareness but also encouraged active participation in the mission for a drug-free Budgam. The district administration reiterated its resolve to sustain the momentum of the campaign through continuous engagement, awareness drives, and inter-departmental coordination, ensuring that the objectives of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan are effectively realized at every level.

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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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