JAMMU: Mission Shakti, District Hub for Empowerment of Women Jammu, Department of Social Welfare today organised an awareness session on “Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan” at Government Higher Secondary School, Nagrota.

Speakers from JKSPYM (J&K Society for Promotion of Youth and Masses)—the State Level Coordinating Agency for Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh designated by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India addressed the students.

The SLCA team included Kimi Padhiar (Program Manager) and Deepak Bhati (Program Coordinator), who discussed the harmful impact of substance abuse and guided students on adopting a healthy lifestyle.

Mission Shakti, DHEW Jammu staff Sonali Rana and Sunil Kumar highlighted the importance of skill development courses, sponsorships, and scholarship schemes. They also sensitized students about the role of financial awareness in building a secure and empowered future. The session concluded with active participation from students, who pledged to spread awareness and contribute to the vision of a “Nasha Mukt Bharat.”

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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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