• Truest Evidence of Central Government’s Commitment to J&K Can be Seen in Performance Over Last 5-6 Years: LG
  • LG highlights the significance of cleanliness drives to promote public health and well-being and fostering community participation for happier and healthier villages
  • Initiatives under education, social welfare, rural development, urban development, healthcare are integral to build a just and inclusive society. We must push through challenges to achieve the goals of prosperous rural J&K: LG
  • Sewa Parv should not be viewed in isolation. It must be integrated into life. We must work towards creating a unified national identity to ensure the welfare and prosperity of all: LG

JAMMU: The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha, graced and addressed the 'Swachhata Vijayotsav' organised by the Department of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj under ‘Sewa Parv' today in Jammu. Speaking on the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor reaffirmed his commitment to bridge the gap between Rural and Urban J&K and to ensure prosperity. He said truest evidence of the Central Government’s commitment to J&K can be seen in performance over the last 5-6 Years.

The Lieutenant Governor highlighted the significance of cleanliness drives to promote public health and well-being and fostering community participation for happier and healthier villages. “Initiatives under Education, Social Welfare, Rural Development, Urban Development, Healthcare are integral to build a just and inclusive society. We must push through challenges to achieve the goals of prosperous rural J&K,” he said.

The Lieutenant Governor directed for a dedicated environmental protection awareness campaign for rural J&K. “Sewa Parv should not be viewed in isolation. It must be integrated into life. We must work towards creating a unified national identity to ensure the welfare and prosperity of all,” the Lieutenant Governor said.

He exhorted the officials for a crackdown on encroachments along the water bodies. Citizens must report encroachments on natural resources in their respective areas to the authorities. Let us unite to rebuild a stronger, more secure future, the Lieutenant Governor further said. On the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor laid cornerstones for GOBARdhan Biogas plants and Faecal Sludge Treatment Plants (FSTPs) under SBM (G) for various locations.

The Lieutenant Governor interacted with Safai Mitras and felicitated the Swachhagrahis. He also released a documentary on Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2025, highlighting Best Sanitation Practices.  Shri Jugal Kishore Sharma, Member of Parliament; Shri Bharat Bushan, DDC Chairman Jammu; Shri Yudhvir Sethi, Shri Vikram Randhawa, Shri Arvind Gupta, Members of Legislative Assembly; Shri Mohammad Aijaz, Secretary, Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj; Shri Shiv Kumar Sharma, DIG Jammu-Samba-Kathua Range; Dr Rakesh Minhas, Deputy Commissioner Jammu; Ms Anoo Malhotra, Director General Rural Sanitation; senior officials, Swachhagrahis, members of social organisations, and people from all walks of life were present.

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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.

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