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SRINAGAR: The Sewa Parv campaign was formally launched in Jammu & Kashmir on 17th September 2025 by the Chief Secretary, with Digi Vans flagged off by the Secretary, Information Technology Department. The initiative seeks to deepen citizen engagement and ensure last-mile delivery of digital services across the UT.

As part of the campaign, Common Service Centres (CSCs) have undertaken extensive awareness drives, community workshops, and outreach programmes at grassroots level. Between 17th and 30th September 2025, a total of 9,166 awareness programmes were organized across J&K, benefitting more than 1.37 lakh citizens. These included 8,786 VLE Point/Touch Point programmes, 30 Digi Van campaigns in remote and far-flung areas, 269 ASK-BSK campaigns for citizen facilitation, 22 District/Divisional campaigns and 59 District Stall campaigns.

Through these initiatives, more than 1,37,723 beneficiaries were sensitized about digital services and citizen-centric schemes. Village Level Entrepreneurs (VLEs) have played a pivotal role in disseminating information and creating awareness on digital literacy, cyber hygiene, e-governance services, G2C services and financial inclusion. Speaking on the occasion, senior officials emphasized that Sewa Parv is not merely a campaign, but a movement aimed at ensuring digital empowerment at the doorstep of every citizen, particularly in rural and remote regions.

The CSC State Head, Jammu & Kashmir Faizan Manzoor, said, “Sewa Parv has created an opportunity to directly connect with citizens and sensitize them about the transformative benefits of digital services. The exemplary efforts of our VLEs in reaching the last mile have been instrumental in ensuring access to government schemes and services. CSC Jammu & Kashmir remains fully committed to sustaining this momentum and advancing the vision of Digital India at the grassroots.” The momentum shall continue till 2nd October 2025, with further activities scheduled across districts to maximize outreach.

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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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