SHOPIAN: The 15-day-long Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyaan under the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan continued on its fourth consecutive day in the Kathohalan tribal village of the Keller block of Shopian district, making significant impact in delivery of on spot services and awareness generation. Today's activities saw active participation from the tribal community of the village who visited different stalls set up by the departments to saturate services across the mandated 25 interventions at their doorstep.

The staff deployed at camp highlighted various government welfare schemes tailored for the upliftment of tribal communities, who remained available at the stalls for the public. Highlights of the camp  included informative stalls set up by various government departments, including Agriculture, RDD, FCS&CA, Health, Poshan, Ayush, Sheep Husbandry, Horticulture, Fisheries, and others, showcasing and providing on-the-spot benefits of flagship schemes, especially for tribals.

Some of the main highlights included raising awareness about DAJGUA, Forest Rights Act, Non Timber Forest Produce, promoting awareness of the PMAY-G survey, PMJAY, PDS, Dairy, poultry, sheep, fisheries development schemes as well as the on-the-spot distribution of ration tickets, registration for inclusion of eligible population in PDS, Ayushman Card & Aadhaar generation, distribution of conifer saplings, health screening, among other services.

The emphasis was to provide doorstep delivery of government schemes to tribals for their upliftment, identifying critical development gaps and planning for intervention and resolution.

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