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POONCH: Deputy Commissioner Vikas Kundal convened a  meeting today to discuss the preparation of the UT Capex Budget, with focus on the augmentation of infrastructure and execution of welfare initiatives in tribal dominated areas as envisages under Dharti Aaba Janjatya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan.

At the start of the meeting, Chief Planning Officer Mohammad Rafi provided a comprehensive overview of the Tribal centric schemes through a PowerPoint presentation. Discussions included the formulation of annual DA-JGUA action plan and the Tribal Sub Plan, as well as the utilization of the Infrastructure fund aimed at tribal area development.

The Deputy Commissioner emphasized the importance of saturating data on the Dharti Aaba Janghagidari Abhiyan portal of MOTA. He highlighted the need for effective Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) activities under the initiative.

As a part of the campaign, 58 tribal villages have been identified across the district for implementation of government schemes to ensure bridging of developmental and economic gaps. The Deputy Commissioner stressed on 100 percent saturation of welfare schemes in all tribal villages.

 The meeting was attended by ADDC, PO-ICDS, ACP, CPO, ACD, XENs, Chief Agriculture Officer, DEPO, Chief Animal Husbandry Officer, AD CAPD, BDOs and other senior district officers.

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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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