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GANDERBAL: The ongoing Sewa Parv-2025 celebrations in district Ganderbal was marked with a vibrant series of welfare and awareness activities on Day-6, organized across different blocks, zones, and institutions of the district. The programmes highlighted the spirit of collective service, community participation, and government–citizen partnership in building a healthier, greener, and more empowered society.

Highlight of the day was a mega sports event for Girls, organised by the department of Youth Services and Sports district Ganderbal in collaboration with the department of Social Welfare Ganderbal at the Government College of Physical Education Gadoora. At the CDPO office Ganderbal, a Project level Poshan Maah Camp was held with a special focus on the role of indigenous, low-cost and no-cost toys in the holistic development of children.

Youth Parliaments were organised by the Government Polytechnic College Ganderbal and GDC Kangan, aimed at sensitizing students about parliamentary democracy, constitutional values, and the importance of active participation in democratic processes. District Employment & Counselling Centre Ganderbal held a YUVA Help Desk Day, which witnessed enthusiastic participation of local youth.

To promote greenery and environmental sustainability, a massive plantation drive was carried out across multiple panchayats, reflecting the district’s collective responsibility towards nature conservation. Agriculture department organized an awareness programme where farmers were encouraged to avail government schemes and adopt scientific farming methods to enhance productivity.

Several educational institutions across the district held cleanliness drives, awareness sessions, and interactive engagements, instilling the values of service, responsibility, and civic sense among students. In addition, the Faculty of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, SKUAST-K Shuhama Ganderbal hosted an eye check-up and free medical camp, providing free consultation, basic diagnostic services, medicines, and awareness on preventive healthcare.

The diverse range of activities organized under Sewa Parv-2025 Day-6 reaffirmed the district administration’s commitment to fostering community well-being, youth engagement, and sustainable development.

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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