SRINAGAR: Government College of Education (GCoE), IASE Srinagar is actively participating in the ongoing Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) 2026, and today the institute organized two significant activities under the banner aimed at promoting substance abuse prevention and mental well-being among students and staff.

The College Wellbeing and Anti-Substance Cell (CWASC), in collaboration with the Nodal Principal Kashmir Division Colleges organized an awareness and lecture session in the Conference Hall of the institution, focusing on the HED NMBA Policy 2026, outlining a comprehensive roadmap for developing substance-free and mentally healthy campuses.

Principal, Dr. Seema Naz graced the occasion as Patron. The programme was coordinated by Prof. Lateef Ahmad Shah and moderated by Prof. Mohd Ishaq Dar, who highlighted the administrative framework and monitoring mechanisms of CWASC.

In his technical lecture, Prof. Lateef Ahmad Shah elaborated on key policy components, including the Mentor-Mentee System, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training, and the Pyramidal Sports Model to ensure holistic student engagement. The session concluded with an interactive discussion focusing on post-rehabilitation reintegration strategies, including academic flexibility through SWAYAM and bridge courses.

In continuation of the initiative, a Mass Pledge-taking Ceremony was organized by the Department of Languages in collaboration with CWASC. The pledge taking ceremony aimed to instill a sense of responsibility among participants towards building a drug-free society.

Students and staff took a solemn pledge, committing themselves to abstain from drugs, spread awareness, and contribute actively to a healthier nation. The ceremony reinforced the message of collective responsibility with the slogan, “Nasha Mukt Bharat, Khushhaal Bharat.”

The conduct of these activities reflects the institution’s commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive, and wellness-oriented academic environment under the broader framework of NMBA 2026.

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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.

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