SRINAGAR: A Theme-Based Painting Competition was successfully organized under the Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana (AVYAY) Scheme at Abhedananda Home, Srinagar, aiming to encourage creativity, awareness, and intergenerational engagement among participants.

The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from residents, staff, and students who showcased their artistic talents through vibrant paintings reflecting themes such as respect for elders, healthy ageing, community harmony, and the importance of care and dignity for senior citizens.

The competition was organized as part of ongoing activities under the AVYAY Scheme to promote the well-being, social inclusion, and active engagement of elderly citizens.  Participants expressed their thoughts and emotions through art, highlighting the values of compassion, respect, and social responsibility toward older persons.

The atmosphere at Abhedananda Home was filled with creativity and enthusiasm as participants used colours and imagination to convey meaningful messages about ageing with dignity and building a caring society.

Organizers appreciated the efforts and creativity of all participants and emphasized that such activities help promote mental well-being, confidence, and community bonding among residents. Winners of the competition were felicitated with appreciation certificates and tokens of encouragement. The program concluded with a message of love, respect, and care for Senior Citizens regarding their dignified life.

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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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