RAMBAN: The Good Governance Week -2025 activities, under the flagship public outreach campaign “Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore”, continued across Ramban district on the second day under the leadership of Deputy Commissioner, Mohammad Alyas Khan. The campaign aims to strengthen last-mile delivery of government services and promote transparent, responsive and citizen-centric governance by taking administration directly to the doorsteps of the people, particularly in rural and remote areas.

 Additional Deputy Commissioner Ramban, Varunjeet Singh Charak presided over an outreach programme at Block Rajgarh, featuring stalls put up by different departments to facilitate on-the-spot service delivery and grievance redressal. Interacting with the public, the ADDC said that the initiative has been designed to facilitate citizens by ensuring easy access to government schemes and services at their door steps.

After listening to the grievances raised by local residents, the ADC resolved several issues on the spot by issuing necessary directions to the concerned departments. He advised the people to proactively avail themselves of the benefits of various government welfare schemes and encouraged them to approach departmental stalls for proper guidance and handholding. 

Similarly, SDM Banihal, Mohammad Naseeb Bajran presided over the “Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore” outreach camp at Block Khari. He sensitized the public about the importance of timely registration of their grievances on different platforms and utilization of government services available online.        

The locals were acquainted with Financial Inclusion Initiatives, PM Shram Yogi Maandhan Yojana, PM Kisan Maandhan Yojana, JK Samadhan grievances registration platform, PM Ujjwala Yojana, PM TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, Kisan Credit Card (KCC) scheme, Inheritance Mutation services, PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, e-KYC (FCS & CA), DLC by Banks, PMAY (G) & PMAY (U), PMJAY–Sehat and BOCA registration for construction workers.

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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