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

KISHTWAR: On the directions of the Deputy Commissioner, Kishtwar, Pankaj Kumar Sharma, during the District level NCORD meeting a special counselling and awareness session was organised today at the Addiction Treatment Facility (ATF), Kishtwar, for drug addicts of the district.

The initiative was jointly organised by the Social Welfare Department in collaboration with the District Employment and Counseling Centre Kishtwar, under the overall supervision of the District Social Welfare Officer, Kishtwar, Tariq Parvez Qazi.

During the session, participants were provided with structured counselling and sensitised about various Government flagship schemes being implemented by different departments.

The aim of the programme was to empower the beneficiaries, enhance their employability, and facilitate their return to the mainstream of society for a dignified and self-reliant life, as envisioned by the Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar.

Dr. Sana Jan Butt, Psycho-Social Counsellor, One Stop Centre (OSC), Kishtwar, conducted a special counselling session and interacted extensively with the participants, focusing on mental well-being, motivation and long-term recovery strategies.

The programme was attended by TSWO Paddar, Rajesh Sharma and Employment Officer, Kishtwar, Vinod Kumar Shant, who briefed the participants about employment opportunities and skill-based interventions available through government platforms and other participants.

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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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