KISHTWAR: To mark the World Environment Day 2025, the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Kishtwar, under the supervision and guidance of its secretary Slahuddin Ahmed and in accordance with the monthly activity calendar of the Jammu & Kashmir Legal Services Authority (JKLSA), organized a Plantation and Cleanliness Drive here in Methalan-Bindraban area.

The event was conducted in collaboration with the Forest Department to promote environmental sustainability, legal awareness and active community participation. The drive was coordinated by Assistant LADCs Sanveer Singh, Sandeep Kumar, Farhat Nabi and Afshana Malik along with the staff of the authority. The initiative witnessed enthusiastic involvement from Para Legal Volunteers (PLVs) and officials from the Forest Department.

As part of the drive, saplings were planted across the Methalan-Bindraban area to enhance the green cover and underscore the importance of afforestation in preventing climate change and ecological degradation.

In parallel, a cleanliness campaign was conducted, focusing particularly on the collection and responsible disposal of plastic waste, aligning with this year’s call to action against plastic pollution.

The programme emphasized the need for behavioural change at the grassroots level, encouraging individuals to adopt eco-friendly habits, minimize plastic use and take proactive steps in environmental conservation.

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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