JAMMU: The Government College for Women (GCW), Parade Ground successfully concluded the three-day volunteeership program titled "Diwali with MY Bharat", here today. Organized under the NSS Regional Directorate, Delhi, and part of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, the program aimed to promote civic responsibility and enhance city facilities during the festive season.

As many as 120 volunteers from GCW Parade, GGM Science College, GDC Paloura, GCW Bhagwati Nagar, GCW Gandhi Nagar and MAM College participated actively. The program, held under the banner “Ye Diwali My Bharat Wali” through NSS and NYKS, featured a range of community service activities aimed at fostering a cleaner and more organized environment in the lead-up to Diwali:

Hospital Volunteering: Volunteers assisted patients at GMC Jammu in accessing medical services in the OPD and Emergency departments, providing valuable support to both patients and hospital staff.  Market Cleaning: In collaboration with the All India Traders Association, volunteers conducted a Swachhta (cleanliness) drive in local markets, including Parade, Kanak Mandi, and Purani Mandi, contributing to a cleaner shopping experience.

Traffic Volunteering: Partnering with the Motor Vehicle Department and Traffic Police Jammu, volunteers helped manage traffic at busy choke points, such as Bikram Chowk, Kachi Chhawni, Bakshi Nagar, Panjtirthi, and PCR Parade, ensuring smoother movement and enhanced safety for the public.

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). “His article, ‘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.”.  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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