KULGAM: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Athar Aamir Khan, today chaired a meeting to review preparations for the observance of Sewa Parv, which will be celebrated across the district from September 17 to October 2, 2025. It was informed that the Sewa Parv, envisioned as a people’s movement will witness active participation from PRIs, civil society, educational institutions, and community groups.

Meanwhile, departments like Rural Development and Municipal Committees will conduct cleanliness drives in schools, hospitals, markets, religious sites, and other public spaces. Forest Department will organize plantation drives. School Education and Higher Education departments will launch book and stationery donation drives, undertake school beautification activities, and organize voluntary teaching sessions for underprivileged students.

Similarly, Social Welfare department will visit old-age homes and orphanages, arrange community meals for the needy, and distribute assistive devices such as wheelchairs and hearing aids. Health and Social Welfare departments will organize health check-up camps in both urban and rural areas, coordinate blood donation drives with hospitals and NGOs, and conduct nutrition awareness programs under the Poshan Abhiyan.

Concerned departments will also conduct awareness programs on waste segregation and the elimination of single-use plastic. Agriculture, Skill Development, IT departments, and other concerned authorities will conduct awareness sessions on government schemes like PM Kisan and Jan Dhan Yojana, along with workshops on organic farming, water conservation, sustainable practices, digital literacy, and employment guidance.

Culture wing and School Education department will organize wall painting campaigns, essay, slogan, and art competitions on the theme ‘Spirit of Sewa.’ Department of Information will provide wide publicity of the activities, including daily social media updates. All other departments will actively participate by planning and implementing innovative and impactful activities in line with the objectives of Sewa Parv, reaching out to the public with their schemes and programs.

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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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