JAMMU: Mission Shakti District Hub for Empowerment of Women Jammu, in collaboration with the Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihood Mission (JKRLM), organised an awareness session under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan aimed at addressing the rising concerns of substance abuse and promoting women-centric welfare schemes. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from Self-Help Group (SHG) members and the youth.

The session featured Rohit Abrol, Project Manager at JKSPYM (Targeted Intervention Project for Injecting Drug Users), as the resource person. He sensitised the audience about the dangers of drug addiction, especially among youth and stressed on the importance of community support and early intervention in combating substance abuse.

Sunil Choudhary, Specialist in Financial Literacy, Mission Shakti also addressed the gathering. He provided valuable insights on various women-centric government schemes aimed at financial empowerment and self-reliance. His session was instrumental in spreading awareness among SHG members about how to access and benefit from these schemes.

The event concluded with an interactive Q&A session, where attendees actively participated and pledged to contribute towards a drug-free society while also committing to empower women through financial literacy and awareness.

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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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