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KUPWARA: On the directions of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Shrikant Suse, Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Kupwara, Gulzar Ahmad Khan, presided over a meeting today to assess the preparations for the forthcoming 'Sewa Parv-2025'. The two-week event is set to be observed across the Union Territory from September 17 to October 2, 2025.

The sewa parv will be kick started on 17th September with conduct of a mega programme at District Headquarter Kupwara. District officers of the line departments shall exhibit their unique stalls focusing on on-spot service delivery in the event .The officers stand directed to act strictly according to the action plans ensuring maximum services are provided to the masses during the Sewa parv.

The celebrations will encompass a wide range of activities based on several key themes. These include initiatives focused on cleanliness drives, environmental action, education, and engagement with the elderly and vulnerable segments of society, health and nutrition, awareness workshops, capacity building, cultural programs, and public outreach campaigns.

A significant part of the discussions was dedicated to the ‘Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyan’ and 'Poshan Mah' campaigns, which will run concurrently from September 17 to October 2. These initiatives will place a special emphasis on women's health, empowerment, and nutrition.

ADC stressed the need for departments to ensure their actions are visible, impactful, and lead to a sustained improvement in key performance indicators throughout the campaign. The meeting was attended by  SDM Lolab, DFO Kamraj, Chief Animal Husbandry Officer, District Ayush Officer, District Sheep Husbandry Officer, and other concerned officers who joined the meeting virtually.

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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