DODA: As part of the ongoing Sewa Parv 2025 celebrations, a series of impactful activities were conducted across District Doda under the guidance of Deputy Commissioner Harvinder Singh. The programmes, organized by various departments and institutions, highlighted the theme of “Vikas Bhi, Virasat Bhi”—promoting development alongside cultural and social values.

The Department of Social Welfare, under the supervision of DSWO Tariq Qazi, organized an Awareness-cum-Distribution of Assistive Devices Camp at Malothi, Panchayat Panjgrain in Bhalla Block.  The event included awareness on welfare schemes, sensitization on drug prevention, girls’ education, gender equality and distribution of assistive devices among specially-abled persons.  

The Health Department, under the leadership of CMO, Dr. Om Kumar and the guidance of BMOs, held multiple special health screening camps at PHC Changa (Block Gandoh), PHC Bharath (Block Ghat) and other health institutions.

The camps focused primarily on female patients, with emphasis on ANC check-ups, immunization, anemia awareness, general health check-ups and preventive healthcare under the “Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan.” Mobile Health Teams from RBSK and RKSK also extended services to women, children and adolescents across the district.

Meanwhile, the Youth Services & Sports Department Doda, under the leadership of DYSSO Jaffer Haider Sheikh, celebrated Sewa Parv 2025 through a grand sports festival. Thousands of students participated in chess, volleyball, kho-kho, cricket and athletic competitions. The event showcased youth empowerment, discipline, fitness and community participation, turning the campaign into a vibrant celebration of sports, culture and national pride.

Additionally, the Agriculture Production & Farmers Welfare Department organized special awareness programmes in villages and Panchayats across the district. Farmers were sensitized about schemes including JKCIP, HADP, PMFBY, Smart KCC, Soil Health Cards, Natural Farming, PMDP and Farm Mechanization. These initiatives highlighted sustainable agriculture, self-reliance and community empowerment, aligning with the national theme of “Vikas Bhi, Virasat Bhi.”

The District Administration reaffirmed its commitment to celebrating Sewa Parv 2025 as a festival of service, awareness and empowerment, ensuring that every section of society—youth, women, farmers and the differently-abled—benefits from inclusive development and welfare schemes.

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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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