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

SRINAGAR: In a significant initiative aimed at promoting gender equality and empowering young girls through sports, the  Social Welfare Department-SANKALP-HEW, Srinagar  organised an awareness and interactive session on the theme "Encouraging Sports Participation and Ending Sports Stigma Among Girls in Schools."

The programme conducted at GGHSS Narwara, Srinagar, students, teachers, and stakeholders were sensitized. about the importance of creating an inclusive and supportive environment for girls to actively participate in sports and physical activities.

The session witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, educators, and officials of SANKALP-HEW Srinagar, reflecting a shared commitment towards fostering equal opportunities for girls in education and sports.

A Resource Person from the District Youth Services and Sports Department, Srinagar, highlighted the transformative role of sports in the holistic development of young girls, emphasizing that participation in sports not only enhances physical fitness but also builds confidence, leadership qualities, discipline, resilience, teamwork, and decision-making skills.

The resource person stressed the need to collectively challenge and eliminate such stigmas by creating safe, inclusive, and supportive school environments where girls can participate freely in sports without fear of discrimination or prejudice. Schools, parents, teachers, and the community were urged to work together to motivate girls to pursue sports as an essential component of education and personal development.

The Department reaffirmed its resolve to continue organising such awareness programmes to promote gender-inclusive development and empower girls to realise their full potential through education, sports, and community participation.

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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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