SRINAGAR: Social Welfare Department (SWD), SANKALP- Hub for Empowerment of Women- Mission Shakti Srinagar conducted Sensitization Programme at SP College today. A sensitization program on the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao initiative was organized to raise awareness about the importance of protecting and educating the girl child.

The program was attended by several resource persons who spoke on different aspects related to the safety, rights, and empowerment of women and girls.  Resource persons from the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Srinagar, highlighted the legal rights of women and the support mechanisms available through legal services institutions.

Syed Faisal Khalil from Cyber Police Srinagar addressed the participants on cyber safety, focusing on online threats, responsible social media use, and measures to protect young girls from cybercrime. Dr Tabzeer Yaseen , Assistant Professor, also spoke on the occasion and emphasized the importance of education, gender equality, and community participation in ensuring the success of the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign.

The speakers encouraged participants to actively support initiatives that promote the dignity, safety, and education of girls, and stressed the collective responsibility of society in building a safer and more inclusive environment for women.

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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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