UDHAMPUR: As per the directions of  Deputy Commissioner Saloni Rai  and under over all guidance of District Child Protection Officer Kanika Gupta,  District Child Helpline Udhampur organised an awareness programme at High School Samroli,  Udhampur. The event was supported by the Child Welfare Committee and One Stop Center on multifaceted provisions related to Child and child rights.

 Project Coordinator CHL   Hari Krishan and  Counsellor CHL Pinky Pathania, educated the children about aims and objectives of Child Helpline, They listed evil practices in the society such as Child Marriage, Child Labour & Child Abuse and  asked the participants to use Child Helpline 1098  to report instances of such child abuses. The students were informed about Pre and post matric scholarships provided to SC students for their welfare.

 The program also focussed on creating awareness among the students about substance abuse. The team urged students to stay away from drugs. CWC member Sushma Devi educated the students about Juvenile Justice Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, while OSC Case worker Parul Rajput acquainted the children about domestic violence against women.

The staff and students of Government High School Samroli thanked the Department for organizing such a program. At the end of the program meritorious and BPL students were felicitated under the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign.

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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