VIJAYPUR: The month-long Dharti Abha Abhiyan – Awareness and Benefit Saturation Campaign, launched on June 15- 2025,   concluded today in Vijaypur with a mega valedictory event held in the Block Development Office. The campaign was held under the overall supervision of District Development Commissioner Rajesh Sharma and it primarily focused on village Rakh Barotian, an area with a substantial Scheduled Tribe (ST) population.

The month-long campaign witnessed   participation of over 1500 ST community members, who availed various welfare services and participated in awareness activities. All 17 line departments took part by setting up information and service stalls, providing on-the-spot registration and assistance under key government schemes. Departments of health, education, agriculture, social welfare, rural development, and others played pivotal roles in driving citizen-centric outreach.

One of the major highlights of the Abhiyan was the distribution of Biomass Cook Stoves to eligible households, promoting clean energy and eco-friendly cooking practices—especially benefiting tribal families by reducing indoor air pollution. The campaign also facilitated direct benefit transfers, new enrolments in welfare schemes, and real-time grievance redressal, with a core focus on benefit saturation to ensure that no eligible beneficiary is left out.

At the valedictory function, officials from the Block Administration appreciated the active participation of villagers and commended the dedication of all departmental teams. The successful culmination of the Dharti Abha Abhiyan underscores the effectiveness of integrated outreach efforts in empowering under-served communities and advancing the vision of inclusive and sustainable development.

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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