SRINAGAR:  Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, today visited the Polo Ground Sports Complex Srinagar, J&K Sports Council. Secretary, Youth Services and Sports, Sarmad Hafeez, Director YSS, SC Chibber and Secretary, J&K Sports Council, Nuzhat Gull besides other senior officers were present on the occasion.

Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, afterwards, visited the Synthetic Turf, where he interacted with players from the U17 Indian National Team, J&K Sports Council Football School and Academy trainees, Downtown Heroes Football Club Boys and Girls teams besides other school children.

The Union Minister appreciated the launch of Blue Cubs Initiative by the All India Football Federation, awarded to JKSC, aimed at enhancing grassroots football. He also flagged off a bicycle rally, in which athletes from Khelo India Center Cycling, Budgam, participated. Later, the Union Minister visited the Indoor Sports Complex, where hundreds of excited athletes and school children were present.

The Union Minister, while participating in a cultural bonanza presented on the occasion, lauded the local Kashmiri and Dogri Folk dances besides impressive demonstrations by Gymnastics and Pencak Silat athletes. Dr Mansukh Mandaviya also inaugurated the "My Youth My Pride" Summer Activities Calendar 2024 and distributed sports kits among various Khelo India Centres.

He noted that J&K is rapidly becoming a sports hub and praised the J&K Sports Council for hosting National Team camps in Kashmir. He assured that the Government of India will fully support development of the sports ecosystem in J&K.

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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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