JAMMU: International Forests Day was celebrated by the Management of Rehan Basera Boria Gorkh Nagar, Bahu Fort, Jammu. Important plants such as Neem, Karipatta were planted in the premises of Rehan Basera. This was celebrated to create awareness of the importance of forests. The theme of the International Forests Day 2025 is "Forests and Foods".

In 2025, Forests and Foods is the theme of the day, celebrating the crucial roles of Forests in food security, nutrition and livelihoods. In addition to providing food, fuel, income and Forests support soil fertility, protect water resources and other habitats for biodiversity including vital pollination.

Sham Lal Basson said that key messages of this year's campaign include ā€œForests provide food, medicine livelihood to millions of people, more than two billions people depend on wood and other fuels for cooking, Forests are essential for Agriculture, they support rural income by boosting livelihoods and nutrition. The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations(FAO) estimates that Forests cover one third of the Earth and are one of Nature's great providers of essential functions for the preservation of the planet and life.ā€

Those who planted Neem and Karipatta plants included Sham Lal Basson ex-Corporator, Veena Bakshi Manager Rehan Basera, Om Prakash, Rita Sharma, Rajni Devi, Aditya Dutta, Bhawna and Jyoti Devi. Veena Bakshi also spoke on this occasion regarding the importance of forests. She said that we should care for plants. Bodh Raj Sharma, Kamal Gupta, Meena Kamal, Sudesh Sharma, Joginder Kumar also joined the plantation drive.

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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