SRINAGAR: Social Welfare Department (SWD), Srinagar, through the SANKALP: Hub for Empowerment of Women under Mission Shakti, started series of Career Counselling Programmes in Government High Schools and the first session was commenced today at Government Girls High School, Malla Bagh, Srinagar, with the objective of guiding and empowering  students in making informed decisions about their future careers.

The Resource Person from the Office of the Chief Education Officer (CEO), Srinagar, who provided valuable guidance to the students regarding various career opportunities, educational pathways, skill development initiatives and professional avenues.

The students were sensitised about the importance of career planning, higher education, vocational training and skill enhancement. The Resource Person also highlighted the need for identifying individual interests and strengths while choosing suitable career paths and encouraged the students to pursue their academic and professional aspirations with dedication and confidence.

The programme aimed to create awareness among girl students about the diverse opportunities available to them and motivate them towards becoming confident, independent and self-reliant individuals. The programme was interactive and students came up with their doubts and questions on-spot to seek guidance from the resource person.

The initiative forms part of the ongoing efforts of the Department of Social Welfare under Mission Shakti to promote women's empowerment through education, awareness, career guidance and capacity building. The Department reiterated its commitment to organising such awareness and counselling programmes to equip young girls with the knowledge, confidence and skills required to shape a bright future.

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