KISHTWAR: The 15-day-long IEC campaign under the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan activities continued on the fourth consecutive day in District Kishtwar. Today an awareness camp was held at Panchayat Chicha, Block Nagseni, to impart awareness and ensure saturation of Centrally Sponsored Schemes among the tribal community.

The event saw active participation from the tribal community, reflecting their interest in availing government services delivered at their doorstep. The local BDO Abhilash Sharma delivered an insightful address, highlighting various government welfare schemes tailored for the uplift of the tribal communities.

Highlights of the camp also included informative stalls set up by the government departments, including Agriculture, Health, ICDS, Social Welfare, Revenue, Sheep Husbandry, Horticulture, Fisheries and others, showcasing and providing on-the-spot benefits of flagship schemes, especially for tribal.

Other activities included awareness about DAJGUA, distribution of IEC pamphlets, issuance of PMJAY and Ayushman Cards as well as the on-the-spot distribution of caste certificates, domicile certificates and more.

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