KISHTWAR:   Deputy Commissioner (DC) Rajesh Kumar Shavan today chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the preparations for launch of Information Education and Communication   campaign under Dharti Abha Janjatiya Gramin Utkarsh Abhiyan in the district. The DC directed PO ICDS and District Social Welfare Officer to submit a detailed plan for conducting the IEC campaign across the 19 tribal Villages in the district.

He emphasized the need for a well-structured and integrated plan to ensure effective execution of the initiative aimed at uplifting tribal communities. The DDC directed for the constitution of Village-Level Committees comprising male and female youth from tribal villages to actively lead the campaign and help line departments in identification of Institutional gaps.

These committees will play a pivotal role in spreading awareness and assisting in the smooth implementation of the Dharti Abha Janjatiya Gramin Utkarsh Abhiyan on Ground level. The DC directed the line departments to identify and address critical gaps in the delivery of services to tribal populations. Special emphasis was laid on generating mass awareness about the benefits of Centrally Sponsored Schemes meant for tribal population at the Sub-Division, Tehsil, and Block levels. ADC Pawan Kotwal; ACR Idrees Lone; CEO KDA Kaiser Bhawani; SDM Chatroo Nayeem Ur Rahman and other officers from the line departments attended the meeting.

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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