NEW DELHI: The Joint Committee of Parliament on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, constituted under the Chairmanship of Lok Sabha MP Jagdambika Pal, has invited views and suggestions from the public, NGOs, experts, stakeholders and institutions. The Lok Sabha Secretariat in a press communique has said that those desirous of submitting written suggestions to the Committee can send two copies either in English or in Hindi to Joint Secretary (JM), Lok Sabha Secretariat, Room No.440, Parliament House Annexe, New Delhi- 110001 and also email to jpcwaqf-lss@sansad.nic.in within 15 days from the date of the publication of the advertisement about it. 

As per the communique, the memoranda or suggestions submitted to the Committee would form part of the records of the Committee and would be treated as ā€˜confidential and enjoy the privileges of the Committee. Those  desirous of appearing before the Committee, besides submitting memoranda, are requested to specifically indicate so. However, the Committee’s decision in this regard will be final.

The Text of ā€˜The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024’ is available in Hindi and English on the Lok Sabha website. The Waqf (Amendment) Bill which was introduced in Lok Sabha during the Budget Session, was referred to the Joint Committee of Parliament for examination and report on the Bill to the House by the last day of the first week of the Winter Session of Parliament, 2024.

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). ā€œHis article, ā€˜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.ā€.  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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