REASI: Social Welfare Department, in collaboration with State Level Coordinating Agency (SLCA), on Wednesday organised a comprehensive day long training program for Master Volunteers under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan.

The program was presided over by District Social Welfare Officer Sachin Sharma. The initiative was executed in partnership with the National Institute of Social Defence (NISD), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India as part of ongoing efforts to mitigate drug abuse across the nation. The program was initiated with the inaugural ceremony and focused on the basic introduction and knowledge of Drugs.

Topics taken in the training programme were "Role of Master volunteers and Categories of drugs which affect our central nervous system including Depression Stimulants and Hallucinogens, basic concept of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy."

Addressing the participants, the District Social Welfare Officer provided insights into the multiple initiatives launched by District Administration Reasi aimed at combating drug related issues. Officials of SLCA including Pallavi Singh- the resource person and those from District Administration were also present at the event. The day-long training program concluded with the certificate distribution to all the Master Volunteers.

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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.

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