RAMBAN: District Administration Ramban, on the sixth day of the Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan, organized a Schemes Saturation cum Awareness Camp at Panchayat Dheeda in Subdivision Gool.  The camp was coordinated by Sub Divisional Magistrate Imtiaz Ahmed, Tehsildar Harjeet Singh and Block Development Officer Sadam Hussain, with the support from field functionaries of line departments. The local Scheduled Tribe (ST) community members turned up in large numbers and engaged with departments to understand the benefits and processes of availing services.

District Development Council Chairperson Dr. Shamshad Shan and DDC Councillor Saki Mohammad also graced the occasion and interacted with locals and encouraged greater participation. Officials from multiple departments including Social Welfare, Rural Development, Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal and Sheep Husbandry, Fisheries, Education, Health, Forest, PDD, Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) and J&K Bank briefed the attendees about welfare and development schemes. On-spot services, application processing and grievances redressal were also carried out.

The tribal population of the area welcomed the administration’s efforts and expressed optimism that such initiatives will pave way for the  socio-economic uplift and inclusive development in remote and tribal areas.

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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Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here