UDHAMPUR: A tree plantation drive was organized at Sant Ishwar Bharatiya Vidya Mandir Higher Secondary School Udhampur, Nainsu.   The event was graced by Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Saloni Rai, who served as the chief guest and planted saplings within the school premises. The campaign was conducted under the supervision of Shiv Kumar Sharma, the head of the school. Students, along with members of the management committee, school teachers, and the chief guest, actively participated in planting trees.

The students pledged to safeguard the environment and ensure its protection. While addressing the students, the Deputy Commissioner emphasized the importance of planting trees and maintaining a clean environment. She highlighted the need to preserve this invaluable heritage for future generations to ensure they can also lead happy and healthy lives.

The DC also led a Swachhta pledge and initiated a plantation drive under the theme “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” and “Ek Ped Shaheedon Ke Naam” campaign, within the school premises, urging the public to plant more plants and to support the district administration cleanliness initiatives, particularly under the ongoing Swachhata Pakhwada campaign. The event concluded with the Principal, Renu Sharma expressing gratitude to the guests on behalf of the school's management committee.

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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