BUDGAM: As part of the ongoing Dharti Aaba Abhiyan, various activities were successfully conducted today at Village Gojithiji in Checkshera Panchayat, a remote tribal area falling within block Khansahib of district Budgam. The abhiyan, a flagship campaign aimed at ensuring saturation of government schemes in tribal areas, focuses on convergence across 25 key interventions involving 17 line departments, with an objective of cent percent saturation and doorstep delivery of welfare schemes in tribal regions.

Today’s Gram Sabha witnessed increased participation from local residents, especially members of the tribal community, who enthusiastically engaged with departmental representatives and voiced their appreciation for the outreach initiative.

All participating departments ensured active presence and shared detailed information about the eligibility and benefits of their respective schemes. Emphasis was laid on identifying saturation gaps and enrolling uncovered beneficiaries under schemes such as, PMAY-G (Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin), Kisan Credit Card (KCC), Swadesh Darshan Guest Homes, Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP), Jal Jeevan Mission (FHTC), Ayushman Bharat PMJAY Health Cards.

On-the-spot registrations for these schemes were also carried out, ensuring immediate access and follow-up for eligible beneficiaries. To celebrate the cultural richness of the tribal community, students of Government Secondary School, Gojithiji Khansahib, presented vibrant cultural performances, including Gojri folk music, to highlight the importance of preserving indigenous heritage and identity.

The entire awareness programme was hosted at the premises of Govt. Secondary School, Gojithiji Khanshaib Budgam. Dharti Aabha Abhiyan will continue its momentum in the coming days, reaching more tribal villages in Budgam to ensure inclusive and participatory development at the grassroots level.

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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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