• DC Calls for Unified, Sustained Action Against Drug Abuse across District

BUDGAM: District Budgam today marked the completion of five years of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) with a comprehensive pledge and signature campaign organised across the district, highlighting the administration’s strong commitment to fight substance abuse and safeguard the youth. A central event was organised at the District Headquarters where the pledge was administered by the Deputy Commissioner Budgam, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat.

During the occasion, the DC emphasised on strengthening institutional coordination, enhancing community vigilance, and ensuring consistent awareness programmes to counter the growing threat of drug abuse. He stressed that the success of NMBA depends on the combined and sincere efforts of families, educational institutions, civil society groups, and enforcement agencies, and that every individual in the district bears a responsibility in nurturing a drug-free environment.

The DC also highlighted that early identification, counselling, rehabilitation support, and youth engagement initiatives must continue to be prioritised to prevent vulnerable individuals from falling prey to addiction. He further underlined that strict enforcement against drug peddlers shall continue, while equal focus will be maintained on supporting affected persons through compassionate rehabilitation measures, ensuring that NMBA’s objectives are implemented at both preventive and corrective levels.

The DC reiterated that NMBA will continue to be implemented vigorously throughout Budgam with expanded outreach, stronger inter-departmental coordination, and community-driven initiatives aimed at prevention, awareness, enforcement, and rehabilitation. The event witnessed active participation from the Chief Planning Officer (CPO) Budgam, all SDMs, DSWO, and other senior district officers, who joined the signature campaign and reaffirmed their departmental commitment to contributing to a drug-free Budgam.

Simultaneously, the Nasha Mukht pledge was conducted in all colleges and educational institutions across District Budgam, engaging thousands of students, teachers, and staff members. Awareness sessions, interactions, and sensitisation activities were also organised to educate youth about the harmful consequences of substance abuse and the importance of responsible decision-making. The district-wide observance show-cases renewed collective resolve from all stakeholders to intensify efforts and work in complete unity to ensure a safe, healthy, and drug-free Budgam.

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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.

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