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

DODA: Sankalp Hub for Empowerment of Women (DHEW) today organised an awareness programme here at Village Bharat to sensitise the community about the government welfare schemes and social issues. A large number of villagers, predominantly women from the Scheduled Tribe (ST) community actively participated in the programme. The session commenced with an interactive introduction, providing participants an opportunity to share their concerns, experiences and expectations.

A detailed awareness session on key government schemes and services followed. The villagers were educated about Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY), SMAS, Women Helpline (181), Childline (1098), RSETI, pension schemes, widow pension and other welfare initiatives. School going girls were provided school bags under the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) initiative. The officials highlighted the significance of girls’ education and emphasised that educating a girl leads to the overall development and progress of the family and the community at large.

The participants were also sensitised about the social and health related ill-effects of child marriage. The speakers stressed that early marriage adversely impacts the health, education and future prospects of young girls. A dedicated session on menstrual hygiene was conducted for adolescent girls. They were educated about maintaining personal hygiene during menstruation, adopting a nutritious diet and breaking social taboos associated with menstrual health. Sanitary napkins were distributed to promote safe and hygienic practices.

In addition, baby kits were distributed under the BBBP scheme to encourage mothers of girl child and to promote a positive and supportive environment for the care and upbringing of daughters.

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
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

       LOOK_HERE.jpg Esteemed readers, for your convenience, we have categorized our news publishing into following 👇