KATRA: The National Service Scheme (NSS) Unit of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) organized a two-week Morning Fitness Drive under the Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Abhiyan to promote physical fitness, a healthy lifestyle, and awareness about the importance of staying away from substance abuse.The initiative witnessed enthusiastic participation from NSS volunteers, who actively took part in various morning fitness activities and exercises.

The drive aimed to encourage students to adopt a disciplined and healthy routine while highlighting the vital role of physical and mental well-being in building a drug-free and developed India. Throughout the two-week programme, the volunteers participated in various outdoor fitness activities, promoting the message that a healthy and active youth is essential for the progress of the nation.

The initiative also provided an opportunity for students to develop qualities of discipline, teamwork, consistency, and perseverance.The Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Abhiyan emphasizes the collective responsibility of young people in creating a substance-free society and contributing positively towards the vision of a developed India.

The Morning Fitness Drive served as a meaningful step towards spreading this message among the youth and encouraging them to choose a healthy, disciplined, and responsible lifestyle.

The drive concluded with the active participation and enthusiasm of the NSS volunteers, Prof. R. K. Mishra, Dean of Students' Welfare, and Dr. Rajiv Kumar, NSS Programme Coordinator, reaffirming their collective commitment towards the vision of a fit, healthy, drug-free, and developed India.

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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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