KISHTWAR: As part of the ongoing Sewa Parv 2025 campaign, the District Administration Kishtwar, under the directions of Deputy Commissioner Pankaj Kumar Sharma organised a series of impactful activities and awareness programs across the District, today. The activities included wall painting and other beautification initiatives in schools, environmental conservation initiatives, cleanliness drives, health, nutrition and community welfare camps.

The Municipal Council Kishtwar spearheaded a mega cleanliness drive at Model Government Higher Secondary School Boys. In addition, awareness camps were organised for street vendors regarding registration under the PM SVANidhi Scheme, along with door-to-door campaigns on Swachhta, waste segregation and discouraging single-use plastic.

Citizens were encouraged to contribute towards building a cleaner, greener and healthier society. An Information Education and Communication (IEC) drive on Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan was held at Government High School Kuchalna- Zone Dool, while a wall painting and beautification competition themed “Clean India & Environment” was organized at Government High School Gahan.

The ICDS Department organized multiple activities across all Anganwadi Centres (AWCs) under POSHAN Maah. These included ECCE sessions through storytelling and puppet shows, parent-focused activities on early stimulation of children aged 0–3 years, display of food baskets and recommended diets to promote healthy eating practices.

The Health Department also organized the medical camps across the district under the Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan, focusing on women’s health and family well-being. Similar activities were organised across various sub-divisions, tehsils and blocks, ensuring widespread community participation and awareness generation.

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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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