BUDGAM: To educate children about their rights and responsibilities, promoting legal literacy and empowering them for their rights, District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Budgam, the Legal Services Unit for Children Budgam (LSUC) organized a legal awareness program for children at Alasma Educational Institute Budgam. The programme was held under the supervision of O.P. Bhagat, Chairman, DLSA, Budgam and under the guidance of Nusrat Ali Hakak, Secretary DLSA Budgam and Principal, Alasma Educational Institute, Budgam.  

In his address, Assistant Legal Aid Defence Counsel (LADC), Budgam, Yawar Ali, emphasized that the primary objective of the programme was to educate children including those with disabilities, transgender children, and the ones rescued from trafficking, child marriage, abuse, or denied access to education, about their legal rights and protections.

The event focused on raising awareness about child protection laws, constitutional and legal rights of children, and the mechanisms available to ensure legal aid and assistance to children in need of care and protection. It also highlighted the vital role of legal services institutions in promoting access to justice for every child, particularly those facing mental health, social, or economic vulnerabilities.

Assistant Legal Aid Defence Counsel, Budgam, Shaista Gani also addressed the gathering. She, along with other resource persons, delivered insightful presentations and engaged participants in interactive discussions on child rights, the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, the POCSO Act, and other important legislations. Speakers underscored how timely legal intervention, counselling, and awareness can prevent the exploitation and marginalization of children and ensure their holistic development.

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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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