In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family

SHOPIAN: Sankalp Hub for Empowerment of Women, Mission Shakti, Shopian today organized an awareness programme under the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) initiative at Primary Health Centre (PHC), Sedow to raise awareness about the protection, education and empowerment of the girl child.

The programme focused on promoting gender equality and encouraging the community to ensure equal opportunities for girls through education, healthcare and social support.

The Medical Officer, PHC Sedow, highlighted the importance of the pre-conception and pre-natal diagnostic techniques (PCPNDT) act, emphasizing the need to prevent sex-selective practices and safeguard the rights and healthy development of girls.

During the programme, the gender specialist, Sankalp Hub for Empowerment of Women, sensitized participants about various women-centric welfare schemes being implemented in the district. Information was shared on women’s safety and protection mechanisms, available support services, emergency helpline numbers, legal rights and government initiatives aimed at empowering women and girls. Participants were encouraged to make effective use of these services whenever required.

The programme concluded with an interactive session in which participants actively engaged with the resource persons and pledged to support the cause of protecting, educating, and empowering every girl child. Awareness pamphlets carrying information on women safety initiatives, helpline numbers and government welfare schemes were also distributed among the participants.

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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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