UDHAMPUR: On the directions of Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Saloni Rai and overall supervision of District Social welfare Officer, Kanika Gupta District Sankalp Hub for Empowerment of Women, Udhampur organised an awareness programme at Government Middle School Barrian in collaboration with OSC and CHL Udhampur.

In this programme, CHL Counselor Pinky Pathania aware the children about the aim and objectives of Child Helpline and scholarship programmes launched by the govt. for Children. She also aware the participants about the evil practices in the society such as Child Marriage, Child Labour & Child Abuse etc. She laid stress on child labour and explained the disadvantages of child labour.They also share 1098 Child Helpline toll free no. for children.

Later, OSC Paramedical  Babita also aware the children about domestic violence against women.They also share women helpline-181. Meanwhile,  Pooja  Jamwal Gender Specialist Sankalp Hub for empowerment of women aware the children about the components of Mission Shakti and women centric schemes available for the upliftment and empowerment of women.She also explained the SMAS scheme of Social welfare Department  and Sukanya Samridhi Yojana scheme for girls and shared jeene do helpline-9469793363. At the end of the programme, the Department of Social Welfare  facilitated needy girl students under the banner of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao.

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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