• Stresses on interdepartmental coordination for quality implementation of Tribal welfare measures

RAJOURI: Deputy Commissioner Abhishek Sharma today chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the progress and strategize measures for effective implementation of the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJ-GUA) in the district. Taking feedback on the department wise activities, the Deputy asked the functionaries to identify gaps in service delivery and bridge the same effectively through focused planning and close coordination.

Noting that Rajouri district has the highest number of tribal panchayats in Jammu & Kashmir, the DC directed departments to adopt a proactive and mission-mode approach for the success of the campaign. He asked the functionaries of the line departments to ensure their active participation in the initiative and by remaining present on the ground during the scheduled camps.

To ensure transparency and accountability, the Deputy Commissioner deputed senior officers for ground-level verification. The officers were asked to personally visit the tribal panchayats to monitor and validate the quality of services being extended under the campaign.

The meeting was attended by CPO, Maqsood Ahmed, ACP Sheraz Chouhan, Deputy Director Employment Mohammad Nawaz, ACD, Auqil Naveed, Chief Education Officer, Executive Engineers and other district and sectoral officers.

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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