ANANTNAG: The ongoing 15-day Intensive Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) campaign under the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gramin Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA) entered its fourth day with unwavering momentum in district Anantnag, reinforcing the mission of holistic tribal empowerment.

The camps were held at various locations across the district where an extensive Awareness and Benefit Saturation Camp were organized, drawing active participation from the local tribe. Part of a nation-wide initiative, the campaign is being systematically executed across 33 Panchayats of Anantnag district to ensure saturation of all flagship government schemes and services in tribal areas.

Highlights of the camp included awareness sessions on DAJGUA objectives and impact, distribution of IEC material of different departments, showcasing of welfare schemes by government departments, awareness drives on PMAY and scheme briefings from departments including Agriculture, Horticulture, Health, ICDS, Social Welfare, Revenue, Sheep Husbandry and others.

The camp also featured interactive sessions between officials and community members, enabling real-time grievance redressal, service gap identification, and fostering deeper engagement. Beneficiaries expressed satisfaction for the initiative, acknowledging the government’s commitment to grassroots empowerment. The campaign underscores the district administration’s resolve for inclusive development and tribal empowerment. The initiative is being closely monitored by the District Development Commissioner Anantnag with regular reviews and field visits planned to ensure transparency, effectiveness and saturation of services.

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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