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

SHOPIAN: Sankalp Hub for Empowerment of Women (HEW), Mission Shakti Shopian today organised an interactive awareness programme at Chanchmarg under the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) initiative to promote the rights, protection, education and empowerment of the girl child.

The programme focused on creating awareness about the objectives of BBBP, women-centric government schemes, legal safeguards and the services available through the Women Helpline. Resource persons encouraged participants to seek assistance whenever required and to spread awareness about these services within their communities.

Awareness pamphlets containing information on women-centric schemes, legal provisions and helpline numbers were distributed among the participants to ensure wider dissemination of information.

The speakers underscored the importance of girl's education, gender equality and collective community responsibility in safeguarding the rights and dignity of every girl. They appealed to parents, youth and community members to support girl's education, promote equal opportunities and contribute towards building a safe, inclusive and empowered society.

The programme witnessed enthusiastic participation from local residents, who actively interacted with the resource persons, raised queries and appreciated the efforts of Mission Shakti in promoting awareness and empowering women and girls at the grassroots level.

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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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