In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family

JAMMU: A one-week Training Programme on “Capacity Building and Training of Women as Aapda Sakhi for Disaster Management” was inaugurated today by Commandant, SDRF 2nd Battalion Jammu Zahid Naseem Manhas here at the Central Training Institute (CTI) HG/CD Kot Bhalwal.

He was accompanied by Snober Jameel, Deputy Secretary to the Government, Department of DMRRR, J&K (Nodal Officer) & Principal CTI HG/CD Jammu, Dy.SP (Trainings), I/C Trainings, SDRF 2nd Bn Jammu.

In his inaugural address, the Commandant highlighted the aims and objectives of the Aapda Sakhi Programme, a specialised initiative of Government of India to train women volunteers as community first responders during disasters. He stressed that the programme empowers women to provide immediate support in disaster-affected areas. The initiative, a part of an important component of the Aapda Mitra Scheme of DMRRR J&K, aims to create a trained volunteer force across the country equipped with essential skills for disaster response, coordination and management.

Dy. SP SDRF 2nd Bn Jammu, Area Commandants of Home Guards and Dy. Controllers, Civil Defence, Jammu, Udhampur, Samba and Kathua were also present on the occasion.

The participants of the training programme include CD Wardens/Volunteers, NCC Cadets of 4th & 8th NCC Battalions, ASHA Workers, Health Department staff, Anganwadi Workers, Panchayat Secretaries and RDD Workers. 

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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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