RAJOURI: An awareness programme on ‘Swachhta Action Plan’ was organized by Central Bureau of Communication Field Office Rajouri (J&K), Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India. The programme held at Government Higher Secondary School, Channi Prat (Rajouri)  was attended by  Shri Deep Sharma, Principal  Government Higher Secondary School, Channi Prat (Rajouri) as a Chief Guest,  Smt. Kamla Sharma Vice Principal GHSS Channi Prat and  Headmaster Smt. Pratima Gupta, Govt Middle School Channi Prat as  Special Guest,  Faculty  Members  Students  Asha Workers, Aganwari Workers and Locals.

The programme was aimed to acquaint, sensitize and mobilize the local masses about Swachhta Action Plan being observed throughout India intensifying awareness generation on the importance of Swachh Bharat Mission. To remind masses about making India open defecation free, Making Indian Clean and Green and changing the mindset of the common masses about taking an initiative to work for cleanliness of surroundings.

Shri Deep Sharma, Principal Government Higher Secondary School, Channi Prat (Rajouri) while speaking on the occasion said that each and every citizen should spread the message of cleanliness not only to one’s own family but also to residents in their neighbor hood. General masses need to dispose off house hold garbage at proper place and in the garbage collecting cabs meant for the purpose.

To avoid blockage of drains and overflow of drain water on roads people should dispose of waste sensibly. He appreciated the efforts of CBC, Rajouri (J&K) for spreading awareness about Swachhta (cleanliness) and distribution of Jute Bags by the department. 

Sh. Sunil Kumar, In-charge Field Unit, CBC, Rajouri   J&K in his address said that CBC has the mandate of disseminating information and awareness among common masses in rural as well as urban areas. CBC uses Exhibition, Cultural programmes, Seminars, Expert Lectures, Competitions etc. to aware/engage the masses about various schemes. He advised the students to avail benefits of Govt. Schemes. He urged the audience to spread the message about benefits of various CSS among common masses.

Prominent among others who spoke on the occasion were Shri Suresh Kumar, Supervisor ICDS, Sunderbani, Shri Sanjeev Kumar Khajouria, Lecture in Physics, Govt. Higher Secondary School, Channi Prat (Rajouri), Shri Amit Sharma, Govt Middle School, Channi Prat and Smt Doordrishti, CHO, Sunderbani and Students of Government of Higher Secondary School, Channi Prat. All the resource persons and Students gave a detailed overview of Swatchh Bhart Abhiyan and various Centrally Sponsored Schemes related to their respective departments.

In order to motivate the general masses to avoid throwing garbage here and there CBC Rajouri provided Provide to about 50 families were given Jute bags to encourage them to avoid use of polythene bags. A ‘Quiz Competition, Seminar was also organized by CBC Rajouri to encourage locals to keep their surroundings clean in which local leaders led the people in cleanliness drive. 

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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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