GANDERBAL: As part of the ongoing Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DA-JGUA), a dedicated Buffer camp was held today at PHC Wangath, Block Kangan, with a focused thrust on tribal health services and welfare saturation. The camp aimed to bring essential healthcare, social welfare schemes, and awareness initiatives directly to the doorstep of tribal communities, especially Gujjar and Bakarwal populations residing in the upper belts of Wangath and nearby hamlets.

Medical teams provided free health check-ups, maternal and child care consultations, and screening for non-communicable diseases, while departments like Social Welfare, ICDS, Education, Rural Development, and NRLM delivered spot services related to PM-JANMAN, PMJAY-SEHAT, Mission Shakti, and scholarships.

Officials highlighted the government’s vision of saturating tribal habitations with welfare schemes, promoting digital access, and enhancing livelihood opportunities, particularly for tribal women and youth. The camp saw active community participation and concluded with a reaffirmed commitment by the district administration to ensure inclusive and sustainable tribal development through such continued outreach efforts.

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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