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

SHOPIAN: Sankalp Hub for Empowerment of Women (SHEW), Mission Shakti, Shopian today organized an awareness programme under the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) initiative at Heerpora.

The programme focused on sensitizing participants about the importance of protecting, educating and empowering girls while fostering gender equality and eliminating gender-based discrimination.

Resource persons highlighted the objectives of the BBBP campaign and stressed the collective responsibility of society in ensuring equal opportunities for girls in education, healthcare and overall development.

Participants were also informed about various women-centric welfare schemes being implemented under Mission Shakti. Awareness was created regarding women safety measures and protection mechanisms, including the Women Helpline (181), Child Helpline (1098) and other support services available for women and children.

The event concluded with an interactive session during which participants raised queries and shared their views. The programme ended with a renewed pledge to build a safe, inclusive and gender-equal society through collective community participation and sustained awareness efforts.

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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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