POONCH: The week-long Good Governance Week (Sushasan Saptah) concluded today in district Poonch with extensive public outreach, awareness activities and field-level engagement across all blocks, under the flagship campaign “Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore.” The initiative was carried out under the direction of the District Development Commissioner Poonch, Ashok Kumar Sharma.

On the concluding day, a series of outreach programmes were organized at the block level, where government functionaries interacted directly with the public, listened to their grievances, provided on-the-spot services, and created awareness about various government welfare schemes. A special comprehensive health camp was organized at Primary School Bandian Dabraj in the Aspirational Block Mankote.

 In a remarkable display of dedication, the Health Department team, along with ABPF, trekked on foot through difficult hilly terrain up to the Zero Line of Control at Bandia, Dabraj, exemplifying the true spirit of “Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore.”

During the camp, a wide range of health services were provided, including Hypertension Screening, Diabetes Screening, Anaemia Screening, Tuberculosis Screening, ANC Check-ups, Vay Vandana Card registrations, and awareness on prevention of winter-related illnesses. Similar medical camps were organized in all blocks of the district.

Officials from the Revenue, Rural Development, Health, Social Welfare, Agriculture, Animal and Sheep Husbandry, Horticulture, Banking Sector, JPDCL, Jal Shakti and other line departments actively participated.

Public grievances were patiently heard and documented while several issues were redressed on the spot, and multiple online services were delivered to citizens within their respective jurisdictions.

Additionally, pledge-taking ceremonies were conducted in all blocks, reaffirming the commitment of officers and officials to work with dedication, honesty and integrity in the service of the people.

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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