• Lieutenant Governor addresses UT-level function in Jammu
  • LG says, under guidance of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, J&K Government has taken historic steps in past 4 years to change the lives of tribal communities

NEW DELHI/ JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today joined the Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas celebrations at Convention Centre Jammu. Addressing the UT-level function through virtual mode, the Lieutenant Governor paid tributes to iconic freedom fighter Bhagwan Birsa Munda and recalled his contribution to the freedom movement and nation-building.  He said the Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas is dedicated to honour the tribal icon and celebrate the rich culture and glorious history of tribal communities.

The Lieutenant Governor highlighted the historic steps taken by the J&K Government in the past 4 years, under guidance of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, to change the lives of tribal communities. He reiterated the commitment of the government to safeguard the rights of the tribal communities, promote and preserve their cultural & linguistic heritage and provide equal opportunities across the sectors.

“My aim has always been to protect the interests of tribals and improve welfare of women and youth from the community,” the Lt Governor said. For the first time, the welfare of tribal communities, who were excluded from mainstream of development for several decades, have been kept at the centre of government’s development agenda, he added.

Implementation of Forest Rights Act; Pradhan Mantri Van-Dhan Vikas Yojana; Van Dhan Self Help Groups, Pradhan Mantri Adi Adarsh Gram Yojana, allotment of 5 marla land to Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (G) eligible landless tribal beneficiaries, new tribal hostels, smart schools, special scholarships and many more such initiatives are paving the way for the brighter future of the tribal population, the Lt Governor further added.

He said the IEC Campaign of Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan will also ensure the effective implementation of the scheme in Jammu Kashmir which will help in saturation of critical gaps in social infrastructure, health, education, livelihood and ensure holistic and sustainable development of tribal areas and communities.

Sh Javed Ahmed Rana, Minister, Tribal Affairs; Sh Jugal Kishore Sharma, Member of Parliament; Sh Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary; Sh Prasanna Ramaswamy G, Secretary, Tribal Affairs Department, senior officers and members of Tribal communities and youth were present at Convention Centre.

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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.

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