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BUDGAM: In an effort to promote environmental conservation and enhance green cover, the Social Forestry Range, Budgam today organized a comprehensive plantation drive in collaboration with Sheikh-Ul-Alam Memorial Degree College Budgam within the college premises.

The programme was conducted under the leadership of Principal, Shiekh-ul-Alam Memorial Degree College Budgam, Dr. Mohammad Amin, who underscored the importance of collective responsibility in protecting the environment. He appreciated the initiative of the Social Forestry Department and emphasized the role of educational institutions in fostering environmental awareness among students.

The plantation drive witnessed active and enthusiastic participation from students, teaching faculty, and non-teaching staff of the college.  Employees from various departments also took part in the programme, making it a collective and community-driven initiative. Officials and field staff from the Social Forestry Range, Budgam were also present on the occasion.

During the drive, participants planted a variety of saplings, including ornamental and shade-giving species, across the college campus.  On the occasion, officials from Social Forestry Budgam, highlighted the significance of afforestation in mitigating the adverse impacts of climate change. They urged the public, particularly the youth, to actively participate in plantation drives and adopt sustainable practices to preserve the ecological balance.

The programme concluded with a pledge by participants to protect and nurture the planted saplings and to continue contributing towards environmental protection initiatives in their respective capacities.

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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