KISHTWAR: In a landmark effort to strengthen tribal empowerment and ensure inclusive development, the district administration organized an awareness and benefits saturation camp in Block Headquarter Inderwal, Panchayat Lower Chatroo-C, District Kishtwar under Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gramin Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA). This initiative, part of DAJGUA’s ongoing district-wide campaign, drew enthusiastic participation from the tribal community and marked a significant step in bridging governance and grassroots engagement.

Centered on Information, Education and Communication (IEC), the camp served as a one-stop platform to raise awareness and facilitate access to a wide array of government schemes tailored to tribal welfare. Key departments including Health, Jal Shakti, Agriculture, Education, ICDS, Employment, Rural Development, JPDCL and FCS&CA—established interactive stalls offering on-the-spot assistance with registrations, application processes and benefit disbursals. Many services were delivered in local dialects to ensure clarity and inclusiveness.

Special health check-ups were conducted for tribal residents, addressing immediate medical needs and extending basic healthcare to remote populations. A Gram Sabha was also convened during the camp, fostering meaningful dialogue on community priorities. Participants actively discussed local issues, passed resolutions and reinforced the role of grassroots governance in the development process.

A key highlight of the event was the detailed and well-explained information shared about the benefits of installation of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, which was provided to tribal residents as well as other participants. Local residents and tribal elders expressed deep appreciation for the administration’s outreach efforts, noting that such initiatives are vital in regions where access to essential services has traditionally been limited. The event was attended by BDO Inderwal Hitesh Loona besides other senior officers and concerned staff.

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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