RAMBAN: The Social Welfare Department, Ramban, in collaboration with Tehsil Administration Khari, organized a Capacity Building Training Program for officials, volunteers and other stakeholders under the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) initiative, with a special focus on the Bal Vivaah Mukt Bharat (Child Marriage-Free India) campaign.

The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from various stakeholders, including officials from the Health and Family Welfare Department, Mission Poshan, Police Personnel, Master Volunteers, Teachers and Students and Revenue Officials. The program aimed to raise awareness about government schemes for the empowerment of girls and the eradication of Child Marriage.

Held under the guidance of Deputy Commissioner   Baseer-Ul-Haq Chaudhary and the supervision of Tehsildar Khari Harvir Singh and DSWO Rahul Gupta, the session was moderated by TSWO Shahbaz Choudhary. Experts, including representatives from Health and Family Welfare Department, Case Worker Neha, Fyaz Mushtaq and Tanveer ul Haq from the District Child Protection Unit (DCPU) provided in-depth insights into different initiatives, emphasizing the need for collective action to achieve a Child Marriage-Free India.

During the event, a pledge was taken by all participants to work towards the eradication of child marriage and to promote awareness in their communities. The participants vowed to uphold the rights of children and ensure that every child receives education and protection from harmful practices. The DSWO expressed gratitude to the participants and highlighted the importance of multi-departmental collaboration to achieve the goals of BBBP and Bal Vivaah Mukt Bharat. He emphasized the need to focus on gender equality, community awareness, and strict enforcement of child protection laws.

The program concluded with renewed commitments from all stakeholders to create a safe and inclusive environment for children, ensuring their right to education and development while eradicating the menace of child marriage. This initiative marks yet another step by the Social Welfare Department, Ramban, in fostering gender equality and protecting the rights of children through collaborative capacity-building efforts.

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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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