JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir Urban Forestry Division organised a plantation program under the slogan "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" at Sainik Colony in RS Pura-Jammu South constituency. The program was graced by Former Deputy Mayor Jammu & senior BJP leader Baldev Singh Billawaria as the chief guest, while Urban Forestry Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Ashwani Kumar was the guest of honour.

Speaking on the occasion, former Deputy Mayor & senior BJP leader Baldev Singh Billawaria said that the "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" campaign started on the call of the country's beloved Prime Minister Narendra Modi has not remained just a campaign but has now become a mass movement in the whole country. This campaign expresses our reverence towards our mother and mother earth, he added.

Billawaria further said that every person in the whole country is paying obeisance to both mother and mother earth by planting a sapling in their name. He said that planting saplings is easy but growing them is very difficult. He also said that all the participants planting saplings are requested to take care of the saplings planted by them like their own son and this tree will take care of you like a mother in the future.

He appealed to all the people of Jammu to plant a tree in the name of mother this monsoon season. He congratulated the Urban Forest Division for organising this event in the direction of environmental protection. On the occasion, senior BJP leaders Ved Raj Sharma, Ranjit Singh, Shalu Gupta, Ajay Pratap Singh, Rajinder Singh (Poppy), Rajni Gupta, Satyam Singh, Omeshwar Kumar, Nitin Charak, Ashwani Bali, Ashok Sambyal and others were present.

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). “His article, ‘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.”.  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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