JAMMU: Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE), University of Jammu organized a plantation drive to promote environmental awareness among students and staff. The Plantation drive was jointly inaugurated by Dr. Neeraj Sharma, Registrar, University of Jammu, Director, CDC Prof. Rajeev Rattan and Prof. J.P. Singh Jooral, Head, Department of  Statistics by planting three different citrus saplings and encouraging the NSS volunteers to rekindle bond with the nature for better tomorrow. 

Prof. Pankaj K. Srivastava, Director CDOE, welcomed the guests and NSS volunteers. The Director lauded the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s inspiring call for “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam,” encouraging everyone to plant at least one tree in dedication to their mother or a maternal figure, thereby fostering a deeper emotional connection to environmental conservation.

The Director also acknowledged the commendable efforts of the University of Jammu’s Arboriculture team, especially the Convenor Prof. Payush Malaviya and Arboriculturist  Mr. Ajmer Singh on the occasion and expressed the gratitude for their continuous support in maintaining the campus environment.  On the occasion Prof.Sandeep Kour Tandon, Prof. Anupama Vohra, Prof. Anju Sharma, Dr. Hina  S. Abrol, Dr. Neelam Choudhary, Dr. Anuradha Goswami, Dr. Parshotam Paul Singh, Dr. Sumita Sharma, Officers and Staff also planted saplings in the Citrus Vatika.

NSS volunteers Ruby Gandotra, Ananya Gupta, Shikhar Sharma, Ashima, Mehak Kakapuri, Irfan Rather, Ranjit Singh, and Ekjot Singh provide logistic support and enthusiastically planted saplings. The plantation drive was organised by Dr. Rajber Singh Sodhi, Program Officer of NSS Unit V, who also thanked all for their gracious presence.

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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