GANDERBAL: The District Level Yuva Utsav ‘India @2047’ was held today at Boys Higher Secondary School, Ganderbal, in collaboration with My Bharat Nehru Yuva Kendra Srinagar and the District Youth Services and Sports Department, Ganderbal. The event was attended by students from various schools across the district, showcasing their talents in music, Rouf dance, painting, poetry, and photography competitions.

The event provided a vibrant platform for youth to express their creativity and celebrate India's rich cultural heritage. Participants competed enthusiastically, with many highlighting the importance of such initiatives in fostering a sense of national pride and unity. Prizes were awarded to outstanding participants in each category, recognizing their efforts and achievements.

The festival was graced by Vice Chairperson DDC, Bilal Ahmad, ADDC Mushtaq Ahmad Simnani, Chief Education Officer and other district officers. The ADDC visited various stalls set up by participants, appreciating their creative displays. The event concluded with a call to continue fostering such platforms for youth engagement and development in the district, reinforcing the vision of India @2047, focusing on youth leadership and nation-building.

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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