BUDGAM: On day-four of the ongoing Dharti Aabha Abhiyan, all line departments participated in the Gram Sabha held at tribal panchayat Ladden in Block Nagam, to achieve cent percent saturation across 25 sector schemes.

Field functionaries at the tehsil and block levels engaged with the local community, sensitizing them about the diverse government welfare schemes, particularly those designed for the benefit of the tribal population. The initiative was widely welcomed by the residents, who actively participated and interacted with departmental representatives.

The event recorded a significant turnout and witnessed a surge in enrolment for various government schemes. Special health camps were set up to conduct basic diagnostic services and health awareness sessions. Alongside, awareness regarding Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) schemes, use of Water Testing Kits, and procedures for PMAY-G registrations was also imparted to the attendees.

Departments also facilitated registration and verification under key schemes including Jal Jeevan Mission – Functional Household Tap Connection (JJM-FHTC), MGNREGA job cards, and PM Ujjwala Yojana. Eligible beneficiaries were guided and assisted on-the-spot to ensure real-time coverage under the respective schemes.

The outreach under Dharti Aabha Abhiyan continues to bridge the information and access gap between citizens and the governance machinery, especially in rural and tribal-dominated areas.

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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