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  • Team of Top Officials tour vulnerable areas

DODA: The Conservator of Forest, Chenab Circle, Sandeep Kumar conducted an extensive two day tour to vulnerable beats and blocks of Chiralla and Bhallessa Ranges of Bhaderwah Forest Division. He was accompanied by DFO Bhaderwah Mohammad Ayub Khan, SFS and Deputy Director, FPF Mohinder Singh and more than sixty forest personnel.

The CF Chenab stressed upon the need for better coordination among field staff especially prevention of damage and forest fire .  DFO Bhaderwah and Deputy Director, FPF were directed to initiate immediate deployment of the joint force of FPF and Forests in Wanipura and  the Tanta area.

He directed the field staff to identify habitual offenders and initiate their arrest. The locals highlighted the issue of firewood for winters. A temporary depot was sanctioned by CF Chenab and established accordingly.

Further, the CF directed DFO Bhaderwah  to formulate a proposal      under Green India Mission(GIM) for intensive plantation of the degraded area. The alternate source of energy including solar heaters, solar lights etc, will be a part of Entry Point activity, he added.

He said that the Biodiversity Management Committee and Village Forest Committee will be activated in the area for forest protection. Awareness and education drive will be conducted jointly by Bhaderwah Forest Division, FPF and other Departments. Further, he directed the field officials of Forest and FPF for joint patrolling and establishing nakas in vulnerable forest areas.

He interacted and listened to genuine demands of the local people and PRIs of Tanta, Draman, Batogra, Kanoo, Wanipura, Bagdan and Chabba villages of Panchayat Tanta and Batogra and solicited their support in prevention of forest fires and forest damages.

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.

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