POONCH: District Development Commissioner (DDC) Poonch. Ashok Kumar Sharma today chaired a meeting to review the progress under Adi Karamayogi Abhiyan. The meeting was held in the Conference Hall of the DC Office Complex.

 The Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan- a national programme of Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs aimed at empowering tribal population, is being implemented in 58 tribal populated villages of the District Poonch.

The DDC asked the concerned officers to devise a comprehensive plan for each village to fill the existing infrastructural gaps. “These plans, which must be approved by the respective Village Gram Sabhas, are to be submitted to the DC office no later than September 30, 2025. This will ensure timely submission of the plans to the Ministry of Tribal Affairs,” the Deputy Commissioner said.

The DDC further discussed the ongoing implementation of the Abhiyan with district officers, stressing the importance of educating villagers about the initiative through master trainers. He emphasized that the developmental initiatives of the government including improved road connectivity, better schools, playgrounds, electricity, water supply and other vital infrastructure should be clearly communicated to the villagers.

The meeting was attended by ADDC Pankaj Magotra; PO ICDS, Khalid Hussain Wafa; ACP, DDE, Chief Education officer, Chief Medical Officer and other concerned officers.

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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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