BANDIPORA: In a significant initiative aimed at strengthening drug prevention among school-going children, the District De-Addiction Centre (DDAC), Bandipora, in collaboration with District Administration Bandipora, organised an awareness and Community Based Peer-Led Intervention (CPLI) session at Government Boys High School, Garoora, under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan of NAPDDR.

The session focused on creating awareness about substance abuse, strengthening refusal skills among adolescents and sensitising teachers about their role in early identification and prevention. Project Coordinator, DDAC Bandipora,  Umar Islam, delivered a session on the role of teachers in drug demand reduction and services available at DDAC Bandipora.

Explaining the “1 TRY” concept, the Project Coordinator cautioned the students against experimenting with drugs even once, highlighting how curiosity can gradually develop into habit and addiction. He briefed participants about DDAC services, including free OPD and IPD treatment, individual, group and family counselling and follow-up care.

Outreach Worker, DDAC Bandipora, sensitised participants about factors contributing to substance abuse, particularly peer pressure and negative company, and encouraged students to develop the confidence to say “No” to drugs.

An interactive CPLI session was conducted by Supervisor, DDAC Bandipora. Students participated in a painting competition on drug abuse awareness, and students were also engaged in role-play activities to strengthen refusal skills.

The programme concluded with a collective NMBA pledge by students, faculty members and DDAC resource persons. The DDAC helpline 9596022376 was shared for information and support.

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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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