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

UDHAMPUR: As per the directions of Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Saloni Rai and under the supervision of District Social Welfare Officer Kanika Gupta, a one day training program for master volunteers under Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan was organised in district Udhampur.During the programme, resource person Pallavi Singh, Program Director SCLA, educated the participants regarding the menace of drug abuse and their role and responsibilities as Master Volunteers.  

Resource person  Rohit educated the participants about the concept of counselling and various tools to be used to counsel a drug addict and their family as well as friends. He also narrated various techniques on how to keep patients motivated to complete their rehabilitation cycles. He stressed how De-addiction counselling helps individuals in managing cravings and overcome the perils of life stressors without taking on drugs or alcohol.

The event also included the distribution of certificates to Master Volunteers of District Udhampur under Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan.  Later, the Vote of thanks was delivered by District Social Welfare Officer Kanika Gupta. She expressed his gratitude to the resource persons and all the participants for making the event a success.

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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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