SRINAGAR: Principal Chief Conservator Forests (PCCF)/ Head of Forest Force (HoFF), J&K, Sarvesh Rai, felicitated the participants of Forest Photography Competition organized by the Balwan Block of S Park Range of Urban Forestry Division, Srinagar. 

The event was attended by Conservator of Forests, Srinagar Circle, Divisional Forest Officer, Urban Forestry Division Srinagar, Divisional Forest Officer, Planning & Publicity/ Statistics Division Srinagar and other officers.   

Launched by the J&K Forest Department, the initiative aims at fostering interest among school going children to delve into soaring environmental concerns and inculcate in them a passion of plantation and preservation of forest trees as an objective to contribute to sustenance of better and healthy forest ecosystem.

 The competition witnessed alacritous participation from the Students of various schools across Srinagar and top honors were awarded to four students for exceptional forest paintings besides all others were felicitated with certificates of participation. 

Speaking at the event, the PCCF emphasized that the participating students are future ambassadors of forest conservation and such participation reflects their unabating interest in conserving biodiversity for sustainable development. He further appreciated the participants for their interest and contribution towards nature’s conservation.

Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here
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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