KATRA: The NSS team at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi (SMVD) University has started a week-long campus plantation drive, aiming to plant 2,500 saplings of various species across the university campus. This initiative, supported by the Project led by Mr. Deeraj, Director of NGO Grow-Trees.com in association with the Wildlife Conservation Fund, Jammu & Kashmir and Eco-Watch, highlights the broader community effort in supporting environmental conservation efforts.

This collaboration highlights the broader community effort in supporting environmental conservation efforts. The event started with the welcome address by NSS Programme Coordinator, Dr. Rajiv Kumar, who provided an overview of the plantation drive's objectives. Dr. Kumar highlighted the significance of this endeavour in fostering ecological balance and community involvement.

The event was graced by Prof. R.K. Mishra, Dean of Student Welfare, Prof. Balbir Singh, Dean, Academic Affairs, Mr. Neeraj Gupta (JKAS), Finance Officer, Dr. Varun Dutta, NCC Coordinator, and Dr. Kamaldeep, Asst. Prof. SMVDU along with other faculty & staff members of SMVDU. Their presence reinforced the collective commitment of the university's leadership to this environmental cause.

It is pertinent to mention that Ar. Aditya Kumar Singh, faculty member at SMVD University, along with his student team, volunteered to serve as an advisor in designing the campus plantation policy. As the week progresses, students, faculty, and staff will work together to plant and nurture these saplings, contributing to a greener and more sustainable campus environment. The event was coordinated by Ms. Sadhvisharma and Mr. Abhishek sharma, NSS student coordinators. 

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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