JAMMU: The officers and personnel of the 24th Battalion, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), in collaboration with Tourism and Forest Department, on Wednesday organized a tree plantation drive, here at Yatri Niwas Bhagwati Nagar.

The Chief Guest Pankaj Dwivedi, Commandant 24th Battalion CRPF, highlighted the importance of environmental conservation and emphasized the need to protect nature for future generations.

The Nodal Officer of the plantation campaign, Dr. Bhagat Singh, Deputy Commandant, welcomed the guests and participants and provided a detailed briefing on the objectives and implementation of the environmental conservation campaign.

Ashok Kumar Kalsi from Jammu Forest Division spoke about the Forest Department's environment conservation initiatives in the district and explained the significance of the tree plantation drive being conducted at Yatri Niwas Bhagwati Nagar Jammu.

Deputy Director Tourism Pankaj Shasan highlighted the department's participation and contribution to the plantation campaign. During the drive, approximately 250 saplings of various species were planted.

Nirmal Gop, Second-in-Command; Neeraj Gupta (Range Officer); Dinesh Joshi (Range Officer); Assistant Director Tourism Vaishali Ganju; Joginder Singh; Chandra Singh Pawar; Sushen Upadhyay, Assistant Commandant CRPF along with subordinate officers and other personnel participated in the drive.

Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). ā€œHis article, ā€˜When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.ā€.  Read the message here
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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