JAMMU: FICCI FLO Jammu, Kashmir & Ladakh, in collaboration with the district administration Jammu and Jammu Smart City Limited, organised "Jammu Yuva – By the Youth, For the Youth, Against Drugs" at the Tawi Riverfront, Jammu. The event drew the participation of over 300 youth, students, educators, community leaders, FLO members and citizens, who came together in support of a drug-free future.

The initiative was conceptualised in support of the Lieutenant Governor's 100-Day Nasha Mukt Abhiyan and aimed to inspire young people to become advocates of a drug-free society through awareness, engagement and collective action. The Deputy Commissioner Jammu Dr Rakesh Minhas attended as chief guest. Additional Deputy Commissioner Ansuya Jamwal was also present on the occasion.

Addressing the gathering, Dr Minhas commended FICCI FLO JKL, the district aAdministration Jammu and Jammu Smart City Limited for creating a platform that empowers youth and strengthens community participation in the fight against drug abuse.

"The youth are the driving force of our nation and initiatives like Jammu Yuva play a vital role in channelising their energy towards positive and productive pursuits. The fight against drug abuse cannot be won by the administration alone. It requires the collective efforts of families, educational institutions, civil society and most importantly our young people. I commend FICCI FLO JKL for creating a platform that inspires awareness, responsibility and hope for a drug-free future," said Dr Minhas.

A highlight of the evening was the official launch of the Jammu Yuva Anthem by Dr Minhas. The anthem, created to mobilise young people towards a drug-free future, captured the spirit and collective resolve of Jammu's youth and reinforced the message of hope, responsibility and positive change.

The Chairperson of FICCI FLO Jammu, Kashmir & Ladakh, Varsha Bansal, said: "Through this initiative, we seek to engage, inspire and empower young people to make positive choices and become agents of change in society."

The programme featured inspiring performances, awareness messages and community engagement activities, underscoring the importance of collective responsibility in addressing substance abuse. Also present were past Chairpersons of FICCI FLO JKL, Varuna Anand, Ruchika Gupta and Arti Choudhary. The programme was organised under the leadership of Ms Bansal, along with Executive Committee Members Sona Mehta, Tanisha Palan and Shipra Agarwal.

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

       LOOK_HERE.jpg Esteemed readers, for your convenience, we have categorized our news publishing into following 👇