SRINAGAR: Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) today organised a Mental Health and Meditation Session for its officers and employees in collaboration with the Art of Living at the SMC Meeting Hall, Srinagar, with the objective of promoting mental well-being, mindfulness and effective stress management in the workplace.

The session was attended by senior officers and officials of the Corporation and focused on the importance of mental well-being, emotional balance and maintaining a healthy approach towards workplace stress. Participants also took part in guided meditation and wellness-oriented practices.

Among those present were Nuzhat Khurshid Qurashi, Joint Commissioner (Administration), SMC;  Suhail Ul Islam, Joint Commissioner (R&E); Syed Abul Qasim, Joint Commissioner (S), SMC; Dr. Fozia Habib, Health Officer, SMC; Taahir Ahmad Magray, Secretary, SMC, besides other senior officers and officials.

The session was conducted by Vinod Soni and Jyoti Kaur, Senior Faculty, Art of Living, who guided the participants through meditation and wellness practices, while highlighting practical approaches to stress management and mental well-being.

The programme emphasised the importance of fostering a supportive, healthy and positive workplace, particularly for personnel engaged in demanding administrative and public-facing responsibilities.

The initiative reflects SMC’s continued commitment to employee welfare and workplace well-being, complementing its ongoing efforts towards efficient and responsive civic service delivery to the citizens of Srinagar.

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

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