JAMMU: As part of the ongoing Sewa Parv celebrations, a series of heartwarming Grah Parvesh ceremonies were held today in various panchayats of Block Arnia, Jammu under the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G). The event marked a significant milestone in the lives of dozens of rural families who stepped into their newly constructed pucca houses—symbolizing a step toward dignity, security and improved quality of life.

The celebrations were attended by Block Development Officer Dr. Viplove Sudan along with government officials and enthusiastic members of the community. BDO Arnia handed over the keys of PMAY -G to the beneficiaries reflecting the joy and pride of the beneficiaries.

Addressing the gathering, he highlighted that PMAY-G, a flagship initiative of the Government of India, is committed to achieving “Housing for All by 2024” and has made remarkable progress in empowering rural families through secure housing. The Grah Parvesh events today showcased the government’s continued efforts in transforming rural India.

The campaign aims to inspire citizens to contribute to the vision of Viksit Bharat (Developed India) through grassroots engagement and meaningful change. This Grah Parvesh not only reflects the success of PMAY-G in border areas of Jammu district but also serves as a beacon of the broader transformative journey being led by the people of India in partnership with the government.

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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