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ANANTNAG: In a remarkable stride towards environmental sustainability and ecological restoration, District Anantnag today witnessed an overwhelming response to the Special Plantation Drive. The district-level launch ceremony was ceremoniously inaugurated at Government Higher Secondary School Wanpoh by Advocate Abdul Majeed Bhat (Larmi), MLA Anantnag West, in the  presence of the Chief Education Officer, Anantnag, and the District Education Planning Officer, Anantnag.

The occasion marked the beginning of a powerful environmental campaign rooted in collective responsibility and community participation. From the early hours of the day, almost all educational institutions across District Anantnag—both Government and Private—actively participated in the drive with extraordinary zeal and commitment.

School campuses transformed into centers of ecological action, where students, teachers, and community members joined hands to plant saplings and pledge their role in safeguarding the environment. To ensure effective implementation and to boost morale on the ground, the Chief Education Officer along with DEPO Anantnag, and the District Cultural Coordinator, undertook extensive field visits to multiple institutions, closely monitoring the activities and motivating stakeholders.

The scale of participation was truly phenomenal, with an estimated 45,900 students, teachers, and community members actively contributing to the success of the drive. Notably, more than 13,500 saplings were planted during the special drive, marking a significant step towards enhancing the green cover of the district and reinforcing its commitment to environmental conservation.

Beyond plantation, the drive served as a powerful platform to instill environmental consciousness among the youth, reinforcing the message that every sapling planted today is a step towards a greener, healthier, and more sustainable tomorrow.

The Chief Education Office, expressed gratitude to all stakeholders, educational institutions, DFO, Social Forestry Anantnag, DFO, Lidder Forest Division, Bijbehara and the community at large for their unwavering support and dedication in transforming this noble initiative into a grand success. The district stands united in its resolve to nurture these saplings and uphold its commitment towards environmental preservation for generations to come.

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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