• Campaign to run from June 15 to June 30

POONCH: Deputy Commissioner Vikas Kundal today chaired a meeting to review preparations for the Dharti Aaba – Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan, a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. The campaign themed “Tribal Welfare: From Vision to Mission” will be conducted across the district from June 15 to June 30, 2025. It aims at saturation of all government schemes for the tribal population and ensuring last-mile delivery of essential services.

The Deputy Commissioner emphasized the need for proactive and coordinated outreach, directing all 17 participating departments to ensure full preparedness for the implementation of 25 key interventions under the campaign. He further instructed that all genuine issues and demands of the tribal population must be redressed promptly during the course of the campaign. The meeting was attended by officers from all line departments responsible for implementing tribal welfare programs.

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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