KISHTWAR: The day 10 of Sewa Parv 2025 unfolded as a vibrant celebration of community service, environmental awareness and citizen empowerment, here today under the guidance of Deputy Commissioner Pankaj Kumar Sharma. A notable highlight of the day was a donation drive organized at Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS) Boys.

The staff members and students collected books, stationery items, toys, clothes, and other essential materials for the needy students, reflecting the true spirit of service and making the event purposeful in line with the ethos of Seva.

The Kishtwar Forest Division organized an awareness program on reducing single-use plastic, along with a tree plantation drive at Government Higher Secondary School Badhat engaging the youth and citizens in sustainable practices.

The Health Department conducted a series of health camps and awareness sessions under the ‘Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan’, emphasizing menstrual hygiene, women’s health, and overall family well-being.

The ICDS department also organised an intensive door-to-door campaign to raise awareness about the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) and Ladli Beti schemes ensuring that benefits reach every eligible household.

The Municipal Council Kishtwar, in collaboration with students from J.N. Shastri Memorial School, Urban Local Body (ULB) staff and Swachhata Executives, conducted a major cleanliness drive and beautification of the Cleanliness Target Unit (CTU) through plantation and community engagement.

A separate cleanliness drive was also executed in Ward No. 6 (Commercial Area), where citizens were encouraged to adopt hygienic practices and sensitized about the benefits of the Swachhta App for active civic participation.

Similarly, a series of outreach and awareness programs were held across all subdivisions, tehsils, and blocks by Health, Rural Development, ICDS, Forest, Education and Social Welfare departments, strengthening the collective resolve towards inclusive development and social equity.

These impactful activities on Day 10 of Sewa Parv 2025 exemplify the district’s dedication to building a cleaner, healthier, and more empowered society, with active participation from government bodies, educational institutions and the community at large.

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
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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