KISHTWAR: The Day 3 of the ongoing flagship outreach campaign “Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore,” under the 5th Good Governance Week witnessed wide ranging activities across all 13 blocks of District Kishtwar, reaffirming the administration’s commitment to transparent, responsive and people-centric governance at the grassroots level.

Under the directions of the Deputy Commissioner, the Block Development Officers (BDOs), Tehsildars, and officials from other departments organised public outreach camps as per the schedule issued by the District Administration. The officers interacted with local residents, listened to their issues, and resolved a large number of grievances on the spot.

The public was sensitized about the flagship welfare and promotional schemes such as PM Jan Dhan Yojana, PM Shram Yogi Maandhan, PM Kisan Maandhan, Mission YUVA, the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP), PM Awas Yojana (PMAY), and other government initiatives. A range of revenue and other services were provided to the locals on-the-spot.

A special programme was held at Block Headquarters Nagseni, where a team from the Sakhi One Stop Centre, under the aegis of the Social Welfare Department conducted an awareness session on the prevention of domestic violence against women, highlighting available support services and departmental helpline services.

A Tribal Gram Sabha was organised at Mori Panchayat, Block Bounjwah, where awareness was imparted to locals about the flagship government schemes for the tribal community. Their grievances and issues were patiently heard and noted for redressal.

Plants of different species were distributed among local farmers at Phagumarh Soil Block, as part of the JK Green Drive and “Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore” campaign. The initiative aimed to promote environmental conservation, enhance green cover and encourage community participation in sustainable development.

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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