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

JAMMU: A meeting of the Committee on Environment of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly was held today under the Chairmanship of MLA, Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami, to discuss the environmental issue. Threadbare discussions were held on environment related issues pertaining to illegal Mining, conservation and preservation of wetland areas, rising threats of cancer decease due to pesticides in Kashmir particular south Kashmir besides other various issues pertaining to save environment.

Legislators, Rajiv Jasrotia, Sajjad Shafi, Zafar Ali Khatana, Irshad Rasool Kar and Yudhvir Sethi attended the meeting. They gave their valuable suggestions regarding various environment issues in respect of protection of environment in Jammu and Kashmir. The Committee also discussed various issues on environment challenges and steps needed to mitigate the problems. It deliberated on measures to restore ecological balance of the environment in the Jammu and Kashmir.

Chairman, JK Pollution Control Board (JK PCB), Vasu Yadav briefed the Committee about the functioning of  Pollution Control Board besides the progress on measures being undertaken to minimize the pollution level in Jammu and Kashmir. The Chairman of the Committee directed the Chairman PCB to submit a comprehensive report on the issues raised in the meeting  besides action taken before the next meeting of the committee.

Tarigami proposed a one day environment conference be held under the chairmanship of Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly to discuss various issues including environmental degradation issues. Among others, Deputy Secretary, Assembly Secretariat, Rukhsana Mirza; Under Secretary, Assembly Secretariat, Shabir Ahmad Wani and other senior officials were also present in the meeting.

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
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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