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

KISHTWAR: An impressive event was organized today by the District Social Welfare Department to mark the celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Programme. The event witnessed the enthusiastic participation of Girl Students and NCC Cadets of local Schools and Colleges, Staff of Parisha-Home for Girls, Staff of DSWO office besides others. Assistant Labour Commissioner Mamta Sudershan  and BDO Trigam  Chandan Manhas were the Special Guests on the occasion.

The Special Guests highlighted the significant improvements in women's education, women's empowerment, and child sex ratios achieved over the past ten years. They also emphasized that the district administration is committed to furthering these initiatives through a series of week-long activities aimed at promoting the goals of the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme.

District Social Welfare Officer Zubair Ahmed spoke about the programme, outlining plans for community engagement activities throughout the week to raise awareness about the critical importance of educating and uplifting girls. He called on all citizens to participate actively in these efforts, reinforcing the message of the programme that aims to protect and empower the girl child.

The event also featured Beti Bachao Beti Padhao pledge administered to the students of Various schools,colleges and NCC cadets. Also a Special Cake Cutting Ceremony along with cultural performances was held at the "Parisha-Home for Girls" to commemorate the 10 Year celebration of BBBP initiative. The overwhelming participation marked the success of initiative in the district. The whole activities were coordinated under the close supervision of TSWO Kishtwar Rajesh Kumar Sharma.

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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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