POONCH: District Development Commissioner (DDC)   Vikas Kundal today chaired a meeting with officers from line departments to review the implementation of the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA) in the district. The meeting focused on conducting a comprehensive gap analysis and ground truthing to identify and resolve shortcomings in the delivery of the government schemes in tribal areas.

The DDC stressed the need for proactive measures to ensure that all eligible beneficiaries are covered in a transparent manner. During the review, the DDC held detailed deliberations with officers from the line departments, directing them to chalk out a coordinated roadmap for the successful implementation of the Abhiyan. Emphasizing a mission-mode approach, the DC urged officials to work in close coordination and reach every household and individual in tribal villages. The 15-day DAJGUA campaign, which commenced on June 15,   will continue till June 30, aims to raise awareness and ensure 100% saturation of government welfare schemes in all tribal habitations.

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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