KISHTWAR:  Department of Social Welfare, in collaboration with the Department of Youth Services & Sports Kishtwar, organized a series of impactful awareness events under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (NMBA) across various educational institutions and Panchayats in the district.

Under the directions of Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Rajesh Kumar Shavan, the campaign was actively conducted in Panchayats Lohidar B, Jar Paddar, Patnazi A, and Hidyal, where resource persons and field officers addressed the locals, emphasizing the harmful effects of drug abuse and the importance of community participation in eradicating this social evil.

A significant part of the campaign took place at Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS) Sounder, Upper Primary School (UPS) Pochhal, and Government High School (GHS) Bugrana, where students, staff and community members participated in a solemn Anti-Drug Pledge Ceremony. The pledge reaffirmed their collective commitment to saying "No to Drugs" and upholding a lifestyle rooted in health, discipline, and moral responsibility.

Participants engaged in open discussions, awareness sessions and interactive activities aimed at educating youth about the risks associated with drug addiction, methods of prevention, and the support systems available for rehabilitation. Pamphlets and posters bearing the campaign's slogan “Say No to Drugs, Yes to Life” were widely distributed, creating both a visual and psychological impact.

The campaign aligns with the nationwide efforts led by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment to curb drug abuse under the NMBA framework. Local authorities have pledged to continue such awareness drives, ensuring sustained action at the grassroots level.

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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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