SHOPIAN: To review and finalize arrangements for the celebration of ‘Sewa Parv’ in the district scheduled from September, 17 to October, 2, 2025, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Shishir Gupta today chaired a meeting of officers here in Mini Secretariat Shopian.

The fortnight-long programme is aimed at promoting the spirit of service, volunteerism and community participation across the district. It will focus on activities that strengthen the bond between the administration and the people while fostering awareness about cleanliness, health, education, support to elderly, social welfare and sustainable development initiatives.

DC stressed inter-departmental coordination and proactive community participation for effective execution of scheduled activities during the fortnight. Departments were instructed to focus on on-spot service delivery.

During the campaign, swachhata drives, health awareness and Ayush camps for preventive healthcare, educational awareness campaigns on drug de-addiction and career guidance, plantation and environmental protection activities, awareness and registration sessions on government schemes related to agriculture, self-employment, NRLM, social security and welfare schemes shall be undertaken to improve performance of service delivery. The meeting was attended by ADDC, Dr. Nasir Ahmad Lone; Principal, GDC Shopian, ACD, various district officers, BDOs and civil society members.

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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