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

SRINAGAR: Social Welfare Department (SWD), Srinagar, through SANKALP-Hub for Empowerment of Women under Mission Shakti, today organised an Awareness-cum-Sensitisation Programme focusing on the national campaign “Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat” at JLNM Hospital, Rainawari.

The programme was conducted under the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) initiative with the objective of raising awareness about the adverse social, health and legal consequences of child marriage and strengthening collective efforts to eradicate the practice. Speakers emphasised that achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat is intrinsically linked to the holistic development, protection and empowerment of girls. 

Participants were informed that the Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat campaign aims to reduce the prevalence of child marriage by 10 percent by 2026 and to make India child marriage free by 2030. The event witnessed active participation from doctors, nursing staff and FMPHWs of JLNM Hospital.

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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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