GANDERBAL: In a continued effort to bring governance and welfare services to the doorstep of tribal communities, a special camp under the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DA-JGUA) was organised today at Village Kachnambal, Block Kangan, as part of the PM JANMAN (Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan) framework.

The event, organised by the Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) team, witnessed enthusiastic participation from local tribal residents, reflecting growing awareness and engagement with government-led empowerment initiatives. The camp aimed to saturate eligible beneficiaries with welfare schemes and promote inclusivity through direct service delivery.

A comprehensive range of services was provided on-site, including, Aadhaar enrolment and updates, registration under Ayushman Bharat – PM-JAY, issuance of Scheduled Tribe (ST) certificates, PM-KISAN scheme enrolment, Jan Dhan account facilitation, Sickle Cell disease screening and awareness, linkages with other PM JANMAN and tribal welfare schemes.

Alongside service facilitation, IEC team conducted interactive awareness sessions to inform and educate the tribal population on key schemes related to health, education, skill development, social protection, and livelihoods. Participants were encouraged to raise questions, share feedback, and receive clarifications from on-ground officials.

The camp also included community engagement activities, promoting tribal heritage and encouraging community pride in indigenous identity. Multilingual IEC materials were distributed to ensure clarity and accessibility across all age groups.

The program saw active involvement of sectoral officers, PRI members, frontline workers, and CSC representatives, showcasing effective coordination and convergence at the grassroots level. The camp concluded with a collective reaffirmation to further the mission of social justice, empowerment, and tribal prosperity under the DA-JGUA initiative in district Ganderbal.

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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