SRINAGAR: Social Welfare Department (SWD) SANKALP Hub for Empowerment of Women (HEW), Srinagar, organized an awareness session on the “Importance of Digital Literacy for Girls” under Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) at Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Nawakadal, today.

The programme was aimed at sensitizing girl students about the growing importance of digital literacy, cyber awareness, and the safe and responsible use of online platforms in today’s technology-driven world. The session witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, faculty members, and officials of SANKALP-HEW Srinagar. 

A resource person from Cyber Police Srinagar attended the programme and delivered an insightful lecture on cyber safety, responsible use of social media, protection against online frauds, prevention of cyber bullying, and the role of digital literacy in empowering young girls.

During the interactive session, students were encouraged to utilize digital platforms productively for education, skill enhancement, and career development, while remaining alert and informed about potential cyber threats. The resource person also stressed the importance of adopting strong passwords, maintaining privacy settings, safeguarding personal information, and promptly reporting suspicious online activities.

Officials from SANKALP-HEW Srinagar highlighted that digital literacy has become an essential tool for empowering girls and enabling their equal participation in the rapidly evolving digital landscape. They reiterated the department’s commitment to organizing such awareness programmes regularly in order to promote digital inclusion, cyber safety, and informed digital engagement among youth.

The programme concluded with an engaging question-and-answer session, during which students actively interacted with the speakers, shared their perspectives on digital learning and online safety, and expressed keen interest in gaining further knowledge about cyber security and digital empowerment.

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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.

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