NEW DELHI: J&K Resident Commission celebrated International Women's Day with great fervor under the aegis of 'Hello J&K initiative'. The event, themed 'Accelerate Action', highlighted the urgency of advancing gender parity and reinforcing the commitment towards women empowerment.

Speaking on the occasion, Principal Resident Commissioner, Dr. Rashmi Singh, applauded the contributions and resilience of female employees in the Resident Commission office as well as the Directorate, many of whom joined the event virtually. She reiterated the government's dedication towards supporting the womenfolk in all spheres of life.

The event featured distinguished guest speakers including Dr. Manisha Priyam, Professor Education Policy at NEPA and Dr. Aditi Paswan, Assistant Professor at Delhi University. They honored the contributions and achievements of women across national, ethnic, linguistic, cultural and economic boundaries, emphasizing the importance of collective commitment towards gender equality across social, economic and professional domains.

Also in attendance was Dr. Vartika Nanda, a prison reformer and faculty member at LSR, New Delhi. She shared the poignant anecdotes from her interactions with female inmates, shedding light on their struggles and resilience. The event was made successful with the dedicated efforts of  Anil Sharma ARC, Sachin Manager, 5 PR and Shruti Bhardwaj, Nodal Officer Hello J&K.

Dr. Rekha Jad, Consultant, concluded the session with a heartfelt tribute to the women who have broken barriers and shattered glass ceilings on their path to success. The event culminated with a vote of thanks delivered by Veena Sharma, Lecturer.

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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