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  • We are in the golden time for Indian Women ushered in by our PM Modi: Andrabi

JAMMU: Chairperson of J&K Waqf Board Dr Syed Darakhshan Andrabi today chaired a special Santoor recital session at Govt Women PG College Gandhi Nagar Jammu. The session was organised by Indian Council for Cultural Relations ICCR  Iin collaboration with the Aarohi Sangeet Vidhalaya at the college in connection with the International Women's Week. Other guests of honour included Mrs Neha Jalali Director Press Information Bureau, Dr Arvind Karwani Commissioner Relief and Rehabilitation, Vikram Randhawa MLA Bahu Constituency, Rajesh Kumar Director ICCR  J&K Chapter, Dr S.S. Parihar Principal Women College Gandhi Nagar, Ms Rekha Mahajan Secretary BJP J&K & R.K. Tikku the Organiser of Programme. Many prominent and young performers presented their talent in homage to the women power. In her presidential address Dr Andrabi said the this was the golden period for Nari Shakti in India.

"From Prime Minister Narendra Modiji's Beti Padhao Beti Bachao mission to the emancipation and empowerment of the women in India in all fields of life, it was the most favourable time for all of us to defeat the notions of women being incapable of contributing substantially for the society and the country at large. Indian woman are now practically in a commanding position in India", said Dr Andrabi.

She threw light on various welfare schemes of the government which are women centric and how these schemes have put the women in the forefront in every stream of life. "Now Indian women have ventured into the unconventional fields and proved their worth  too. We are sure that we are again leading India to our golden age because our women are excelling in all important streams of life", said Andrabi. She thanked the College and other collaborating departments and organizations for celebrating women power through the classical melodious tunes.

Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here
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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