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  • Gram Sabha and Awareness Session on Forest Rights Act held at Nechiyan

KUPWARA: On the directions of the District Administration Kupwara, the Karnah Administration organised a programme to commemorate Jan Jatiya Gaurav Diwas at Nechiyan village of Tangdar Block.

The programme was presided over by the Naib Tehsildar Tangdar and aimed at promoting awareness about tribal rights, community participation and the effective implementation of the Forest Rights Act (FRA).

On the occasion, the Revenue Department, under the supervision of Naib Tehsildar Tangdar, facilitated the attending people by providing various revenue-related certificates, including income certificates, Domicile certificate and other essential documents, ensuring convenient access to public services.

Meanwhile, various line departments set up stalls to disseminate information about their respective government schemes, welfare initiatives and departmental services. The stalls also served as a platform to educate the general public about the benefits of different government programmes and assist eligible beneficiaries in availing themselves of these services.

The celebration highlighted the importance of preserving tribal heritage, promoting awareness about government welfare schemes and ensuring the effective delivery of public services at the grassroots level. The program was attended by Tehsil level officers and officials, Lamberdar, Chowkidars and Local people.

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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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