KISHTWAR: The District Administration Kishtwar, under the aegis of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, is all set to launch a comprehensive campaign “Dharti Aabha Abhiyan: Awareness and Benefit Saturation Camps. The campaign will be conducted from 15th June 2025 to 30th June 2025 across the tribal villages in the district.

The primary objective of this campaign is to ensure saturation-level delivery of key government entitlements and welfare schemes to the tribal population, particularly in remote and underserved areas. During the campaign, dedicated camps will provide on-the-spot services including Aadhaar Card Enrollment and Updates, Ayushman Bharat Health Card Issuance, Caste Certificates, PM-KISAN Registration and Opening of Jan Dhan Accounts.

A key focus area of the campaign would be to raise awareness about Sickle Cell Disease, with provisions for on-site screening and testing as part of the Ministry’s national initiative to combat the disease in tribal communities. The “Dharti Aabha Abhiyan” also aims to address critical developmental gaps in tribal villages with a holistic approach.

The initiative will emphasize access to safe and sustainable housing, Availability of clean drinking water, improved sanitation and healthcare infrastructure, enhanced access to quality education and nutritional support, reliable electricity supply, including promotion of renewable energy sources, development of better road connectivity and telecommunications and Support for sustainable livelihood opportunities.

The District Administration calls upon all stakeholders, including government departments, civil society organizations, and the tribal community, to actively participate in this transformative campaign aimed at inclusive development and empowerment of tribal populations in the region.

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.

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