JAMMU: Government College for Women (GCW), Parade Ground today organised the “My Health, My Pride” programme under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Yuva Campaign.

The event was held with the active participation of the NSS Unit, NCC Unit and Department of Home Science. As many as100 students, including NSS volunteers and NCC cadets, participated in the programme. The programme was funded by the Regional Directorate of NSS, Delhi, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports-Government of India.

As part of the initiative, a General Health Check-up was conducted for students at the college pharmacy. A team from Government Medical College (GMC), Jammu, comprising Dr. Mridula Singh, Dr. Ritu Chib, Dr. Neha Gupta and Dr. Nikhil Jamwal, Medical Officers, along with Bimla Sharma, Rahul Kumar and Tarun Sharma, Pharmacists, conducted health screening and provided medical guidance to the students.

The programme featured two expert sessions. Dr. Gurmeet Gujral, Clinical Dietician and Founder & Director, Global Health and Diet Institute, Jammu (ISO Certified), delivered an insightful session on “Importance of Nutrition & Good Health.” She highlighted the significance of balanced nutrition, healthy lifestyle choices and preventive healthcare in maintaining long-term well-being.

The second session on “Impact of Addiction on Good Health” was delivered by Dr. Mridula Singh, who sensitised students about the physical, psychological and social consequences of substance abuse and encouraged them to make informed and healthy choices. The Department of Home Science also actively participated in the programme, contributing to the health and nutrition awareness component of the initiative.

The programme was coordinated by Dr. Gurpreet Kour, Dr. Atiya Syed, NSS Programme Officer and Dr. Nitu Sharma, ANO, NCC, with the active support of the NSS, NCC and Department of Home Science.

The College Principal Dr. Naveen Anand appreciated the initiative and highlighted the importance of organising such programmes to create greater awareness among students about preventive healthcare, nutrition and the harmful consequences of substance abuse. He emphasised that empowering young people with health awareness and responsible lifestyle choices is essential for building a healthy, responsible and drug-free society.

The programme concluded with a renewed commitment to promoting health, awareness and well-being among the youth and advancing the objectives of the Nasha Mukt Yuva Campaign.

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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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