KULGAM: State Level Coordinating agency (SLCA) in collaboration with the Social Welfare Department Kulgam and District Administration Kulgam conducted a comprehensive day-long certificate training programme for Master Volunteers under the Nasha Mukht Bharat Abhiyan (NMBA) at the Auditorium Hall of Mini Secretariat Kulgam.

The programme was presided over by the Deputy Commissioner Kulgam Athar Aamir Khan. ADC Kulgam,Viqar Ahmed Giri; ACR, DSWO and other officials from the District Administration were present at the event.

This initiative was executed in partnership with the National Institute of Social Defense (NISD), Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, as part of ongoing efforts to mitigate drug abuse across the nation. Addressing the occasion, the DC provided insights into multiple initiatives launched by District Administration Kulgam aimed at combating drug-related issues.

These include poppy eradication efforts, property confiscation of drug peddlers under NDPS Act, lodging FIRs against offenders involved in drug trafficking activities, installation of surveillance cameras in pharmacies for better monitoring practices as well as implementing computerized billing systems.

He also commended efforts made by Drug De-addiction Centre Kulgam. The program witnessed participation from Master Volunteers selected across various departments including Education and Rural Development.

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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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