JAMMU: The Innovation Cell and Nature Club of Government College of Education Canal Road successfully organized 1600th Tree Talk here today. The Resource Person was O.P. Sharma Vidyarthi (Retd IFS and Member of J&K Biodiversity Council). The event was held in two sessions. The first session was attended by the College Principal Dr. Jyoti Parihar.

 IIC Convener and HOD Sciences Prof. Sunanda Rani formally welcomed the Resource person. The session was very informative and   provided an overview of different significant plants, their medicinal properties and ethical values.

Faculty members including Prof. Satish Kumar Sharma, Prof. Balwan Singh, Dr. Rakesh Bharti, Prof. Chanchal Singh Manhas , Dr. Shalini Sharma (Nature Club Convener ) and Dr. Suraj Prakash along with non- Teaching Staff and one Hundred students  (100 )actively participated in the interactive session. Students also relished various plant based delicacies prepared and served by Sardar Manjeet Singh, a Nature lover.

The second session was held at IIIM, Jammu and chaired by Director IIIM, Jammu, Dr. Zabeer Ahmed. O.P. Sharma gave a powerpoint presentation on various medicinal and rare plants of J&K.

The speaker emphasized on the importance of preserving rich Biodiversity promoting environmental awareness. This milestone event inspired students and faculty to appreciate and protect the invaluable flora that sustains our ecosystem. The valedictory function concluded with a vote of thanks, appreciating the collective efforts of the organizers, trainers, and participants in making the event a grand success.

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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