REASI: The District Administration Reasi, in collaboration with various departments and community stakeholders, observed the 11th day of Sewa Parv with a series of impactful activities promoting cleanliness, sustainability, empowerment and social awareness. The highlight of the day was a special “Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath” cleanliness drive organized at the historic Bhimgarh Fort in association with District Police Reasi.

Senior civil and police functionaries, including SSP Paramvir Singh; ADC Rakesh Kumar; ASP Iftkhar; ACR Nitin Verma; Dy SP HQ Vishal Singh; EO MC Mohammad Ajaz, besides NSS volunteers actively participated in the initiative. To reinforce the message of environmental conservation, a plantation drive was also carried out within the fort premises.

The Municipal Council Reasi conducted an enforcement drive against single-use plastic at Bus Stand and organized awareness campaigns under PM SVANidhi, Angikaar PMAY 2.0, and door-to-door waste segregation initiatives to encourage citizens to adopt eco-friendly practices.

The Rural Development Department contributed by ensuring functionality of all Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) assets across rural areas, strengthening the sanitation ecosystem. The School Education Department engaged over 811 schools, where students took the “Green School Campus” pledge, committing themselves to environmental protection and sustainable practices.

Youth service and sports department Reasi organised sports activities under Sewa Parv in zone mahore in which senior citizens participated with great enthusiasm.

Adding to the outreach, the Child Helpline Reasi organized a program on Child Rights and Nasha Mukht Bharat Abhiyan at Anganwadi Centre, Talwara, sensitizing communities on child protection and substance abuse prevention. Meanwhile, SANKALP – Hub for Empowerment of Women, in collaboration with the District Employment and Counseling Centre, held an awareness session on skill development and digital literacy at Government Polytechnic College, Reasi, aimed at empowering youth and women with employable skills and digital awareness.

Other departments also undertook a variety of activities under the Sewa Parv umbrella. The day-long programmes reflected the collective resolve of the District Administration, government departments, and the community towards cleanliness, sustainability, empowerment and social responsibility, making the 11th day of Sewa Parv both impactful and inspiring.

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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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