UDHAMPUR: To mark the World Environment Day, an awareness programme was organized by Divisional Office J&K Pollution Control Committee, in collaboration with Government College for Women Udhampur here today.

Member Secretary J&K Pollution Control Committee Ghansham Singh was the Chief Guest, while the College Principal Dr. Nalini Pathania was the Guest of Honour. Divisional Officer J&K PCC Surinder Kumar Tripathi and Inspector J&K PCC Naveed Chaudhary attended as the special guests.

The programme started with the welcome address by Dr. Nalini Pathania and she made the cadets aware about the ill-effects of plastic pollution and emphasized on spreading the message of not using plastic and adopting the available alternatives to the society. Thereafter the students of GCW Udhampur presented a patriotic song, a small skit depicting ill effects of plastic on human health as well as on the overall environment.

While addressing the gathering, the chief guest informed the cadets about the theme of this year’s World Environment Day celebration “Ending Plastic Pollution Globally” and elaborated on environmental degradation due to use of single plastic. He also shared insights about provisions of the EP Act which should be followed by all to bring a balance between human and environment.  .

ANO NCC 9th Battalion Srinagar Prof. Lt Rukhsana Kausar presented vote of thanks for making the programme meaningful. The function concluded with distribution of cloth bags as an alternative to plastic carry bags among the faculty members and cadets by Member Secretary J&K PCC.

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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